Pan-Fried Pork Buns with Scallion Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-28 · Updated 2026-05-28

Golden pan-fried buns filled with savory pork and scallions, finished with a sweet soy glaze for a perfect balance of flavors. This Chinese-inspired dumpling recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, warm water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 5, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 250 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 150 ml warm water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 200 grams ground pork
• 3 stalks, finely chopped scallions
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon, minced ginger
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup water (for pan-frying)
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon active dry yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in 150 ml warm water. Stir in 250 grams all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, mix 200 grams ground pork with 3 finely chopped scallions, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon minced ginger until well combined.
3. Step 3: Punch down the risen dough and divide into 10 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a 4-inch circle, place 1.5 tablespoons pork filling in the center, then pleat and pinch to seal into a bun.
4. Step 4: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Arrange the buns seam side down and cook for 4 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
5. Step 5: Add 1/4 cup water carefully to the skillet, cover immediately, and steam buns for 8 minutes until cooked through. Remove lid and cook for 2 more minutes to crisp the bottoms.
6. Step 6: Mix 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce with 1 teaspoon brown sugar and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Brush this glaze over the buns while hot and serve.