Putian Pan-fried Buns

Pútián Jiānbāo are pan-fried buns from Putian, Fujian. These fluffy buns are filled with a savory mixture of pork and scallions, then pan-fried until the bottom is deeply golden and crispy while the top remains soft and white. They are a beloved Putian breakfast staple.

食材清单

• Dough: 300 g all-purpose flour
• Dough: 5 g yeast
• Dough: 160 ml warm water
• Filling: 200 g minced pork
• Filling: 100 g scallions (chopped)
• Filling: 1 tbsp soy sauce
• Filling: 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• Filling: 1 tbsp sesame oil
• Filling: 1/2 tsp white pepper
• Filling: 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

制作步骤

1. 1. Wash and cut the Putian pan-fried buns, marinate with salt and cooking wine for 10 minutes
2. 2. Coat with dry starch or batter
3. 3. Pour enough oil into the pot and heat until 60% hot
4. 4. Add Putian pan-fried buns piece by piece and fry over medium heat until golden brown and take out.
5. 5. Increase the oil temperature to 80% and fry again for 30 seconds until crispy.
6. 6. Remove and drain the oil, then serve on a plate