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Gluten free steamed Chinese meat buns served on a plate

Gluten Free Steamed Chinese Meat Buns

Delicious gluten-free steamed buns filled with a savory pork and vegetable mixture, perfect for a family-friendly meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the dough
  • 3.5 cups gluten-free bread flour (plus more for sprinkling)
  • 1.67 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like canola, vegetable, or grapeseed)
  • 1.125 cups warm milk
For the filling
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons tamari or gluten-free soy sauce (plus more for serving)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 2 tablespoons mirin (rice cooking wine)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons neutral oil (like canola, vegetable, or grapeseed)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound lean ground pork
  • 0.5 cup shredded cabbage
  • Chopped scallions (for serving, optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line the bottom of a steamer basket with parchment paper and set it aside.
  2. Make the bread dough by mixing gluten-free bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, baking powder, salt, neutral oil, and warm milk until a dough forms.
  3. For the filling, combine minced ginger, tamari, sugar, mirin, sesame oil, black pepper, pork, and shredded cabbage in a bowl.
Assembly
  1. Shape the buns by wrapping dough around a spoonful of filling and pinching it closed.
Cooking
  1. Steam the buns for about 15-20 minutes, or until they puff up beautifully.

Notes

Serve warm with gluten-free soy sauce for dipping and optional chopped scallions. Store in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for up to three months. Reheat by steaming or microwaving carefully.