Pork Manapua Bao
Pillowy steamed buns stuffed with sweet-savory char siu pork and scallions. A Hawaiian-Chinese hybrid that tastes like a restaurant takeout but cooks in under 20 minutes using store-bought bao.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high until hot, about 1 minute.
Step 2
Add pork, hoisin, honey, and sesame oil. Stir until combined and heated through, 3–4 minutes.
Step 3
Fold in scallions and remove from heat.
Step 4
Set a bamboo or metal steamer basket over a pot of simmering water. Arrange bao buns in the steamer in a single layer, seam-side up.
Step 5
Cover and steam for 5–6 minutes until buns are warm and fluffy.
Step 6
Split each warm bun and fill with 2 tbsp pork filling. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- bamboo steamer basket or metal steamer insert
- medium pot
- spoon or spatula
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