Gluten-Free Steamed Pork Buns
Satisfy your cravings with these Gluten-Free Steamed Pork Buns—fluffy, tender, and packed with savory goodness! Perfect for those avoiding gluten, this recipe combines a soft, pillowy dough made from gluten-free all-purpose flour and tapioca starch with a flavorful filling of seasoned ground pork, fragrant garlic, ginger, and tamari for a rich umami kick. Steamed to perfection, these buns are light yet satisfying, making them an ideal choice for a snack, appetizer, or even a meal. Follow simple steps to create this crowd-pleasing dish, complete with tips for forming buns and achieving that classic steamed texture. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce or as is for a mouthwatering treat that's sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Tapioca starch
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 3 tablespoons Sugar
- 0.75 cup Warm water
- 1 teaspoon White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Avocado oil
- 1 pound Ground pork
- 2 tablespoons Tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 12 pieces Parchment paper, cut into squares
Instructions
In a medium bowl, mix gluten-free all-purpose flour, tapioca starch, instant yeast, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add warm water, white vinegar, and avocado oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.
Knead the dough gently for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover with a towel and let it rise for 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
While the dough rises, prepare the filling. In a skillet, cook ground pork over medium heat until fully browned and no longer pink.
Add tamari, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, green onions, salt, and pepper to the pork. Cook for 2-3 more minutes, then set aside to cool.
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten it into a disk about 4 inches in diameter.
Place 1-2 tablespoons of the pork filling in the center of each disk. Gather the edges of the dough and pinch them together at the top to seal the bun.
Place each bun on a square of parchment paper to prevent sticking during steaming.
Arrange the buns (with parchment squares) in a steamer basket, leaving enough space between them for expansion.
Steam the buns over boiling water for 15-20 minutes, or until they are puffed up and cooked through.
Carefully remove the buns from the steamer and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy your fluffy gluten-free steamed pork buns!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3701 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.8 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.3 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 408 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 3806 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 482.2 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.6 g | ||
| Protein | 130.8 g | 262% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 233 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 321 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
