Crispy Pan-Fried Beef Buns

Steps

Dough

1. 1

   Combine the flour, yeast, and sugar in a large mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Add the warm water gradually in several additions, mixing after each addition until a rough dough forms.

3. 3

   Add the 10 g oil and mix until it is evenly incorporated and the dough comes together.

4. 4

   Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let the dough rest at room temperature for about 1 hour, until visibly risen.

   Start 1-hour timer

Beef filling

5. 5

   Place the minced beef in a bowl. Add the 50 g water a little at a time, mixing vigorously after each addition to beat the water into the meat and create a juicy filling.

6. 6

   Add the minced ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, white pepper, and 20 g sesame oil. Mix thoroughly until the seasonings are evenly distributed.

Scallion and onion mixture

7. 7

   Separately mix the chopped green onions, chopped onion, and 10 g sesame oil.

8. 8

   When the dough has finished rising, combine the onion mixture with the seasoned beef. Add the 5 g salt and mix until evenly incorporated.

Cooking

9. 9

   Lightly oil your hands. Divide the dough and filling into portions, then wrap each portion of filling inside dough and seal the edges securely. Keep the seams closed so the juicy filling does not escape during frying.

10. 10

    Heat plenty of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Arrange the filled buns in the pan without overcrowding.

11. 11

    Pan-fry, turning as needed, until the buns are deeply golden brown and crisp on the outside and the beef filling is fully cooked, about 4–6 minutes per side depending on thickness.

    Start 6-minute timer
12. 12

    Transfer the buns to a plate lined with paper towels and serve hot.