Sunday, October 17, 2010

BBQ Pork Buns (Char Siew Buns)

After having successfully tried making yeasted buns using the "water roux" method which were made into Mini Sliders, I went about making another batch of dough a few weeks later. But this time I decided to add BBQ pork as the filing. BBQ pork buns or "char siew buns" as we normally call them can be found in local bakeries and part of the menu items in any yum cha restaurant.

char siew bun 1


For the filing, I decided to buy ready made char siew which I then diced into small pieces. I added frozen green peas as well with the meat. To season the filing I referred to a previous recipe for Baked BBQ Pork Buns . After the buns were baked, I glazed them with some maple syrup diluted with a bit of water to give it a glossy look. I must say that the buns were delicious but next time round, I will try to add in more filing.

Recipe for Yeasted Buns

Recipe for the BBQ Pork Filing

char siew bun 2


char siew bun 3
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18 comments:

  1. Honey Bee SweetsOctober 17, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    Yummy, I love char Siew buns! So far have only tried the steamed version, not baked. But I do trust the water roux method, will surely be nice & soft! Thanks for the recipe Jo. :)

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  2. Angie's RecipesOctober 17, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    One of the must-order when you visit Cantonese restaurants!These look so good!

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  3. Passionate About BakingOctober 17, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    Oh wow! The Char Siew buns looked so delicious. Actually I wanted to do this during this weekend, but I changed my mind. Yours looked so wonderfully good!

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  4. Cooking GalleryOctober 17, 2010 at 10:33 PM

    This is lovely! I love char siew buns!

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  5. Shirley @ Kokken69October 17, 2010 at 11:31 PM

    The buns look good.... I actually have a good recipe for a juicy char sew filling... But a lot of work... Maybe I should try this...

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  6. Marina MottOctober 18, 2010 at 3:40 AM

    Delicious!!xx

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  7. ElOctober 18, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    This is so creative. I've never seen buns like this before. Incredible work!

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  8. Kris NgoeiOctober 18, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    Beautiful and delicious buns! Look how golden they are. Just reminded me of my childhood favorites...

    Sawadee from Bangkok,
    Kris

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  9. MaryMohOctober 18, 2010 at 6:29 PM

    Ooooh...delicious! I wish there's a bakery shop here that sells these. Looks like I have to make if I want to eat :D

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  10. pigpigscornerOctober 19, 2010 at 1:10 AM

    The water roux method results in such light and fluffy buns! The buns look so good!

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  11. tigerfishOctober 19, 2010 at 6:06 AM

    I saw a push-cart of BBQ Pork Buns in a dim-sum restaurant yesterday but gave the buns a miss. Taking a second look again today, I am sure I want some now.

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  12. chef_dOctober 19, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    Looks delicious! I'm craving for some right now :)

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  13. Your #1 FanOctober 19, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    Looks good! Thanks for sharing.

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  14. BakericiousOctober 19, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    I love char siew buns, Jo I am hungry now, can spare some for me :)

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  15. AnonymousOctober 20, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    BBQ pork bun! My hubby's favourite. I need to try this at home.

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  16. Sonia ~ Nasi Lemak LoverOctober 20, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    This look so good, well done.

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  17. DGOctober 21, 2010 at 12:17 AM

    The buns looks soft and fluffy, plus with BBQ pork filling, it must be taste so good.
    Nice meeting up with you and hope to see you again :)

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  18. Noob CookOctober 22, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    looks very professional and delicious like those of bakery standard. You're good girl!

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