Pour 2 inches of water into the base pot of a steamer and bring to a boil. Place several of the buns on parchment squares and arrange on the steamer tray at least 2 inches apart to give them room ...

Steamed pork buns, like char siu bao, are made with raised flour and a leavened dough, giving these little bundles of meat a fluffy bread-like texture. In contrast, pork dumplings like jiaozi are ...

Did you even have yum cha if you didn’t order char siu bao? When it comes to these delicious pockets of steaming hot, sweet meat, we love both the classic steamed buns and the baked variety with ...

It’s the start of the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Wood Snake. During the new year festivities, it’s important to gather ...

“It’s believed if you eat char siu during the Lunar New Year it will bring you good fortune and prosperity: red symbolises good luck, the sweet flavour also means a happy and smooth year ahead.” ...

Once the actual char siu, roast pork, is made, it's loaded into our hopper and then basically feeds the dough. Our machines automatically fill the buns in, kind of rolls it, and then it cuts it.

Char siu pork is traditionally cooked on a barbecue ... It's packed with flavour and beautifully tender, which makes it perfect to serve in bao buns or simply with rice and stir-fried vegetables.