Name: Minty Cucumber Cool Sichuan-Style Steamed Pork Buns
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Sichuan Chinese
Ingredients: 400g ground pork; 200g chopped cabbage; 100g finely chopped scallions; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp Shaoxing wine; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground Sichuan peppercorns; 1 package steamed bun dough; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint; 1 tbsp diced cucumber

Introduces a refreshing mint and cucumber note to balance the richness of the pork.

Method

Mix mint and cucumber into the pork mixture with other ingredients.
In a bowl, mix ground pork, cabbage, scallions, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, salt, and Sichuan peppercorns until well combined.
Divide dough into 8 equal portions, flatten each into a circle, and fill with 1 tbsp of the pork mixture.
Fold the dough over the filling, seal the edges, and place in a steamer lined with parchment paper.
Steam over boiling water for 15-20 minutes until buns are puffed and dough is cooked through.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.