Big Meat Zhuang Mo (Da Rou Zhuang Mo): Henan Street Bread
Home-style big meat zhuang mo (da rou zhuang mo): a scalded dough rolled thin, brushed with oil, layered with a scallion-pork filling, rolled into a towel tower, and pan-fried until the outside is crisp and the inside is soft and juicy.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Electric griddle or heavy skillet
- Pastry Brush
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 400 g all-purpose flour 14 oz
- 5 g salt 1 tsp
- 250 ml water, half boiling half warm about 1 cup, judged by feel
For the Filling
- 300 g pork, minced or finely chopped 10.5 oz
- 1 large scallion or 1/2 leek, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp light soy sauce 45 ml
- 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce 8 ml
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce 15 ml
- 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 g
- 1/2 tsp Sichuan pepper powder or five-spice powder 2 g
- 3 tbsp Shaoxing wine 45 ml
- neutral oil, for brushing and the griddle
Instructions
- Mix the flour and salt; add boiling water and stir into flakes, then warm water, and knead about 10 minutes until soft. Rest covered.
- Mix the pork, scallion, soy sauces, oyster sauce, peppers, and wine into an evenly seasoned filling.
- Divide the dough in two; roll each into a 30 x 10 cm (12 x 4 in) sheet about 2 mm thick. Brush with oil, leaving the edges bare.
- Spread the filling over the oiled sheet, leaving the edges bare, then roll up tightly into a towel-shaped tower and pinch the seams.
- Fry in a preheated, generously oiled griddle, pressing flat, until both sides are golden and crisp and the filling is cooked through.
- Cut into four wedges, stack, and serve hot with hot and sour soup.
Notes
Tips: The boiling-water scald is what makes the crumb tender - do not skip it. Oil generously or the crust will not crisp. Press the tower flat in the griddle so the center cooks through.
Food Safety: Cook until the pork filling reaches at least 74°C (165°F). Refrigerate within 2 hours; reheat leftovers to 74°C (165°F).
Allergen Notice: Contains gluten (flour), soy (light/dark soy, oyster sauce), and possible shellfish in oyster sauce - check labels.
Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.