After the buns are steamed, you still need to turn off the heat and let them simmer for 3 to 5 minutes before opening the lid.

Baozi is a traditional Chinese noodle dish, whose production process includes mixing the dough, fermenting, making the filling, wrapping and steaming. Steaming buns is a healthy and tasty way of cooking that preserves the original flavor of the buns while allowing the dough and filling to cook fully. During the steaming process, the correct time to open the lid is crucial to the texture of the buns.

Steamed buns need to be steamed for 3 to 5 minutes before the lid is opened. This is because as the buns steam, the dough absorbs water and expands, creating a soft texture. When the fire is extinguished, the moisture inside the bun will gradually emit and form steam. At this point, it is necessary to wait for a period of time to allow the steam to dissipate slowly.

If you open the lid of the pot too early in the process, the steam will quickly dissipate, causing the surface of the buns to cool down rapidly, which may cause the surface of the dough to become collapsed and irregular, and the texture to become more sticky. Therefore, to ensure the texture and appearance of the buns, it is recommended to wait 3 to 5 minutes after the end of steaming before opening the lid.

Precautions for steaming buns:

1. Fermentation time

The fermentation of the dough for buns is crucial, as the rise affects the texture and expansion of the buns. The dough should be fermented in a warm, moist environment for about 1-2 hours until it expands to about twice its original size, which will ensure that the buns are fluffy and tasty.

2. Steamer Preparation

Before steaming the buns, make sure the steamer has been fully preheated and the water has been boiled. This will ensure that the temperature and humidity in the pot are moderate, which is conducive to the expansion of the buns. At the same time, prepare a layer of waterproof stew cover or cloth in advance to prevent water vapor from dripping onto the buns and affecting the texture.

3. Putting the buns

When placing the buns in the steamer, make sure there is enough spacing between individual buns so that they don't stick together during the expansion process. In addition, the bottom of the buns should be lined with a steamer lattice brushed with oil or padded with a layer of moist gauze to prevent the buns from sticking or breaking.

4, steam bun time

The steaming time of buns depends on the size and filling. Generally speaking, medium-sized buns need to be steamed for 15-20 minutes, and larger buns may take 20-25 minutes. Please pay attention to how well the buns are cooked, they are smooth and elastic on the surface when cooked.

5, 3~5 minutes to open the lid

Buns steamed, cease fire but do not immediately open the lid, let the buns in the pot continue to steam for 3~5 minutes. This will prevent the buns from shrinking due to the temperature difference, affecting the taste and appearance.

6. Remove the buns

When removing the buns, be careful so as not to burn or crack the buns. You can use a spatula or chopsticks to assist, and avoid grabbing them directly with your hands.