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Steamed Pork Patty

蒸肉饼 · Zhēng ròu bǐng

A shallow ground-pork patty steamed with a little water for tenderness. A thin even layer cooks more reliably than a thick mound.

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Prep12 min
Cook20 min
Serves2
DifficultyEasy
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Recipe guide · not yet kitchen-testedAI-assisted editorial draft. Timing depends on your stove, pan, and ingredient size. Use the doneness checks below.

Let’s get cooking

  1. 01

    Mix the pork

    Mix pork, soy sauce, starch, ginger, and measured water in one direction for about 1 minute until sticky.

  2. 02

    Spread shallowly

    Spread in a heatproof shallow dish to an even depth of about 1.5 cm. Leave a little room around its rim for juices.

  3. 03

    Steam and measure

    Bring steamer water to a boil. Put the dish on a rack above water, cover, and steam 15–20 minutes. Check the centre reaches 71°C; extend if necessary.

  4. 04

    Serve safely

    Lift with oven gloves, avoiding escaping steam. Scatter scallion and serve with the cooked juices, checking every portion is fully cooked.

A little kitchen wisdom

Dish thickness and steamer power change cooking time. A food thermometer is more reliable than colour alone.

Can’t find an ingredient?

Ground pork: Ground chicken works but must reach 74°C throughout.

Cook safely

Whole cuts of pork must reach 63°C / 145°F, then rest at least 3 minutes. Ground pork must reach 71°C / 160°F.

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