Sheng Jian Baozi with Chile Oil – World Spice

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 teaspoons rapid-rise (instant) dry yeast
• 3/4 cup lukewarm water
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 12-1/2 ounces (2-1/2 cups) bleached or unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1-1/4 pounds Basic Yeast Dough, preferably made with unbleached flour
• 10 ounces fatty ground pork, coarsely chopped to loosen
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup finely chopped Chinese chives or scallions (white and green parts)
• 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon Kosher Salt Diamond Crystal
• 1/8 teaspoon White Peppercorn , ground
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon light (regular) soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon finely shredded fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup Chinkiang vinegar or balsamic vinegar
• Light (regular) soy sauce (optional)
• Chile Oil (optional)
• 3 to 4 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/4 cup dried India Red Chile Flake
• 1 cup peanut (or canola) oil