Two delicious steamed pork buns filled with juicy pork belly, scrambled egg, and sautéed spinach and asparagus.

Steamed Pork Buns with Scrambled Egg and Spring Vegetables

Name: Steamed Pork Buns with Scrambled Egg and Spring Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: steamed pork buns, 4 fresh or frozen; pork belly, 1/2 lb. cut into small cubes; large eggs, 2; chopped spinach, 1/2 cup chopped; chopped asparagus, 1/2 cup chopped; vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon; salt, 1/2 teaspoon

Category Breakfast

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Chinese

Technique Stir-Frying

Diet Friendly Non-Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: May 24, 2023

This recipe is inspired by traditional Chinese breakfast dishes but with a twist. It incorporates seasonal and local ingredients of the spring season, such as asparagus and spinach. The key ingredient is steamed pork buns, which are a favorite breakfast item in China. Instead of traditional fillings, we are using a delicious combination of pork belly, scrambled egg, and sauteed vegetables to make it more interesting and elevates the flavor.

Ingredients (for 2)

Steamed pork buns - 4 - fresh or frozen
Pork belly - 1/2 lb. - cut into small cubes
Large eggs - 2
Chopped spinach - 1/2 cup - chopped
Chopped asparagus - 1/2 cup - chopped
Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍳🍴

In a wok or skillet, heat the oil over high heat.
Step 2 - 🥓🌶️👨‍🍳

Add the pork belly and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 3 - 🌿🌱🥢

Add the spinach and asparagus and sauté until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 4 - 🍳🔄🍳

Meanwhile, in a separate pan, scramble the eggs until fully cooked and set aside.
Step 5 - 🌬️🥢🍴

Steam the pork buns according to package instructions.
Step 6 - 🍔🥚🌿

To assemble, cut each bun in half.Fill each bun with scrambled eggs and then spoon in the pork belly and vegetable mixture.
Step 7 - 🍽️😋🔥

Serve hot and enjoy!

Additional

For a spicy kick, add a dollop of Sriracha or chili paste. This recipe is versatile and can be modified by using different proteins and vegetables. Kids can help scramble the eggs and fill the buns with the mixture.