Joi's Cooking Steamed Pork Buns (Char Siu Bao)

Notes

Kick up the spice level with some red chili peppers, cilantro, or jalapeños. Tiny cubed cucumbers make a fresh, crunchy addition to this Asian favorite. Hint: The beauty of this recipe is that you don't have to stick with pork. Make it a veggie, bean or even seafood bun.

Ingredients

Filling:
½ teaspoon five-spice powder
1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed
Cooking spray
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 ½ teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
Dough:
1 cup warm water (100° to 110°)
3 tablespoons sugar
1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (about 14 2/3 ounces)
3 tablespoons canola oil
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

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