Apartment Cafe Dim Sum Feast

Slow roast pork belly until tender and crispy, then slice for bao filling.

Mix the bao dough until a smooth, risen ball forms in a metal bowl.

Let the dough rest or proof as shown in the bowl.

Invert the dough from the bowl onto a work surface to begin shaping.

Divide the dough into numerous small, uniform portions and shape each into teardrop or oval forms.

Shape the portions into fluffy bao buns and steam until fluffy.

Use a spoon to fill dumpling wrappers with a minced meat mixture.

Pinch and pleat the edges of each dumpling wrapper with a chopstick.

Arrange the filled dumplings on a tray and steam or cook as desired.

Marinate cucumber slices, arrange in a pyramid shape, and drizzle with sauce.