Ever tried Mantou Pork Floss? ✨ These fried Mantou buns topped with savory pork floss are a delightful twist on a classic Asian bakery treat. Perfect for snacking any time of the day! #AsianCuisine #PorkFloss #HomemadeTreats #FoodieAdventures. Discover the deliciousness of Mantou Pork Floss, a creative twist on traditional Asian pork floss buns. Easy to make at home, these treats combine fried Mantou buns with savory pork floss for a unique and flavourful snack.
If you’ve ever strolled through an Asian bakery, you might have encountered the irresistible pork floss buns. Known as Pork Sung Buns or Rou Song Bao, these treats combine soft, fluffy bread with savory and slightly sweet, shredded pork, known as pork floss. This delightful contrast of textures and flavours makes them a beloved snack.
The traditional version of these buns starts with a dough made from heavy cream, milk, egg, sugar, and a mix of cake flour and bread flour. After proofing, the dough is shaped into buns and a thin layer of mayonnaise is spread on top. This allows the pork floss to adhere, either on top or throughout the bun using a special folding method. The result is a visually appealing and incredibly tasty treat.
Today we are changing things a bit. Instead of that milk bread base, we will be using Mantou as I have made a lot of them after making these Fried Mantou with Condensed Milk. The other half of the already cooked buns will be topped with delicious pork floss. The result is nearly similar, but because the bread is steamed then fried, it has more flavour than the milk bread. Another trick you can do, if you are in a hurry or do not like baking at all, is to buy frozen Mantou buns in the Asian grocery and just fry them and top them with this delicious treat. But what are Pork Floss? why is it popular in Asia and widely used on breads?
Pork Floss, also known as Pork Sung or Rou Song (肉鬆), is a dried meat product made from finely shredded pork. It has an airy, fluffy texture similar to cotton candy but with savory flavours. Seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and spices during the drying process, pork floss is used in many ways, from topping rice porridge to stuffing rice balls and sandwiches. Now back to our recipe!
Discover the deliciousness of Mantou Pork Floss, a creative twist on traditional Asian pork floss buns. Easy to make at home, these treats combine fried Mantou buns with savory pork floss for a unique and flavourful snack.
In a bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water and add the active dry yeast. Allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture, flour, vegetable oil, and a pinch of salt.
Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
After the first rise, punch down the dough and knead briefly. Roll it into a log shape and cut it into 12 equal portions.
Shape each portion into a bun and place them on a parchment-lined tray. Leave space between each bun to allow for expansion during steaming.
Steam the buns for 15-20 minutes or until they are cooked through. Remove from the steamer and let them cool completely.
Heat oil in a deep fryer or a deep pan to 180°C.
Once the steamed buns are cooled, gently place a few at a time into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides (about 2-3 minutes per side).
Remove the fried buns and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Toppings
Mix Kewpie mayo and condensed milk in a bowl. Stir to combine.
In another bowl, mix the pork floss and sesame seeds.
Assembly
Once the buns have cooled down, brush the top of each bun with the mayo sauce mixture.
Gently press the mayo-coated side of the bun into the pork floss mixture.
Repeat with the remaining buns and serve.
Mantou Pork Floss is a delightful and creative twist on a classic Asian bakery treat. By using steamed and fried Mantou as the base, you get a unique flavour and texture that pairs perfectly with the savory pork floss. This recipe is an excellent way to enjoy a taste of Asian bakeries at home, whether you’re using fresh Mantou or convenient store-bought frozen buns.
This is a really fascinating dish — not what I expected at all since we have beef floss in our Mexican restaurants but it is just deep fried shredded beef.
What a clever idea of coating plain man tou with pork floss!
Such a unique and delicious spin using pork floss! Love that savory and sweet flavor!
You know, I’ve occasionally seen pork floss on menus and always wondered just what it was. Now I know!
An interesting take on the pork bun. I usually see the pork on the inside, this one was a pork topping. Definitely something I want to try some time.
This is a really fascinating dish — not what I expected at all since we have beef floss in our Mexican restaurants but it is just deep fried shredded beef.
I’ve never had Mantou Pork Floss (and not even sure I’ve ever heard the name). How unique and delicious – loving these tasty bites!
This sounds so unique and delicious! I’ve never had anything quite like this, but that’s all the more reason to try it out!