Baozi- Steamed Buns with Pork

On May 5, 2012, my friends and I got together to make Chinese steamed buns with pork, fried rice and szechuan green beans. The dough for the buns was made exactly like the buns I did earlier (below this post).The pork was made with ground up pork, onions, scallions, peanut oil, sesame oil, cooking wine and soy sauce. After the meat was inserted into the dough, we twisted the top.

 I really love eating steamed buns. I wanted to learn how to make them, so I could continue to eat them. America does not have many Chinese restaurants with steamed buns. Only places that do Dim Sum have these. It's really a shame! On my China trip, we ate lots of steamed buns with pork, red bean paste and even plain ones. Shanghai is dumpling and steamed bun city.

Szechuan Green Bean Recipe

Szechuan Green Bean Recipe

This recipe is one of my favorites! They are not very spicy for those who dislike spicy food.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Chinese longbeans (also called yardlong beans or just longbeans)
• 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
• 2 scallions (spring onions, green onions), white parts only
• 1/2 teaspoon chili paste
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• Pepper to taste, optional
• 2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil for stir-frying, or as needed

Directions:

• Wash the longbeans, drain thoroughly, and trim the tops and bottoms.
• Cut the longbeans on the diagonal into slices approximately 2 inches long
• Chop the garlic, ginger and white part of the scallions.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat
• Add the longbeans and stir-fry until they start to shrivel or "pucker" and turn brown (5 - 7 minutes). Really make sure that they are almost burnt! 
• Remove the long beans and drain in a colander or on paper towels. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the wok on high heat.
• Add the garlic, ginger and scallions. Stir-fry for a few seconds, then add the chili paste and stir-fry for a few more seconds until aromatic.
• Add the longbeans and the remaining ingredients.
• Mix together and then serve!

Source: http://chinesefood.about.com/od/vegetablesrecipes/r/greenbean.htm