The cacio e pepe steamed bun, a delightful fusion of Italian and Asian flavors, has taken the culinary world by storm. Its unique combination of savory cheese and peppery spice, nestled within a soft and fluffy steamed bun, has captured the hearts of foodies everywhere. In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a culinary journey to uncover the secrets of creating the perfect cacio e pepe steamed buns, ensuring that you impress your family and friends with this mouthwatering delicacy.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
CARNITAS STEAMED BUNS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, salt, pepper, pork shoulder, medium onion, jalapeñoes, lime juice, orange juice, garlic, instant dry yeast, sugar, warm water, flour, salt, baking powder
Provided by Tasty
Categories Appetizers
Yield 10 balls
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the slow cooker carnitas: Combine the spices in a bowl and rub all over the pork shoulder.
- In your slow cooker, place onions and jalapeños. Place pork shoulder on top of the onions and jalapeños. Add the lime juice, orange juice and garlic cloves.
- Cover and cook low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- For the buns: Dissolve instant yeast, sugar and warm water in a small bowl. Let it proof/activate for 5 minutes or until bubbly or foamy.
- Sift together the dry ingredients (flour, salt and baking powder).
- Add the yeast mix to the dry ingredients, knead to form ball of dough.
- Place ball of dough into greased bowl, cover and proof dough for 1 hour or until double in size.
- Punch down dough, roll out and cut into golf ball sized pieces. Cover and rest the golf ball sized dough balls for 15 minutes.
- When slow cooker carnitas are done, pull apart with a fork and transfer to a separate bowl. Keep the juices in the slow cooker and use it for a dipping sauce later.
- When ready, prepare your steamer over high heat.
- Flatten each dough ball, add about a tablespoon of pulled carnitas to the center and pull the sides of the dough around the filling.
- Place seam side down on a piece of parchment paper. Steam for 15 minutes.
- Serve with the slow cooker juices as a dipping sauce. If the dipping sauce has too much fat, skim the fat.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 4 grams
CACIO E PEPE PASTA
Don't let the ridiculously short ingredient list fool you -- this pasta is incredibly flavorful and oh-so-comforting. That, and the fact that you can throw it together in about 20 minutes just might make it your new favorite weeknight meal.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid before draining.
- Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the foam from the butter subsides. Add the pepper and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Add the pasta and up to 3/4 cup of the reserved cooking liquid, tossing to coat. Sprinkle the Parmesan on top and continue to cook, tossing, until the cheese is melted and the pasta is well coated, about 2 minutes. Add a little more of the cooking liquid to loosen, if necessary. Season with salt and divide among 4 bowls. Serve with additional Parmesan and pepper.
CACIO PEPE STEAMED BUNS RECIPE BY TASTY
Joe Sasto takes inspiration from his Italian roots to transform a traditional bao bun into an incredible cheese and pepper-filled delight. He calls it a "garlic knot that's steamed, fluffy, soft and delicious."
Provided by Nichi Hoskins
Categories Sides
Time 4h25m
Yield 16 buns
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a small bowl or container, whisk together the salt, sugar, and yeast. In a medium bowl or container, whisk together the milk and cream. Add the sugar mixture and egg to the milk mixture and stir to combine.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the all-purpose flour and bread flour.
- Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and mix on medium speed for 15-18 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally, until the dough is smooth and supple and is pulling away from the sides of the bowl.
- Transfer the dough to a large greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let sit in a warm place for 1-2 hours, until doubled in size. Clean the stand mixer bowl.
- While the dough is resting, make the filling: Dice the Provolone and fresh mozzarella and add to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, along with the Parmesan, shredded mozzarella, ricotta, ground peppercorns, and salt. Mix on low speed until well combined, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
- After the dough has rested, punch down to release the natural gases. Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and divide into 16 70-gram portions.
- Shape each dough portion into a ball by rolling on the surface, gathering excess dough toward the bottom to keep the top taut. Arrange the balls seam-side down on the surface or a baking sheet and cover with a damp towel. Let rest until doubled in size again, 30-45 minutes.
- While the buns are resting, make the garlic butter. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the parsley. Set aside until ready to use.
- Working one at a time, flatten the edges of a bun and make a divot in the center. Fill the divot with 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture. Pull the edges of the dough around the filling and seal the bun. Repeat with the remaining buns and filling.
- Arrange the buns seam-side up on the surface. Cover again and let rest for 40 minutes, until risen again.
- Fill a large pot ⅓ of the way with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Line a steamer basket, or as many as you have, with parchment paper and lightly grease with nonstick spray. Working in batches as needed, add the buns to the basket, making sure they don't touch each other.
- Cover the basket and carefully transfer to the pot. Cover the pot and cook for about 10 minutes, until the buns have expanded and the dough is cooked through. Repeat with the remaining buns if needed.
- Remove the buns from the steamer basket and brush with the garlic butter.
- Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 4 grams
BUCATINI CACIO E PEPE (ROMAN SHEEP HERDER'S PASTA)
This peasant food comes from Roman sheep herders who had little time and money to spend on eating. They used their sheep's cheese and a bit of the water that cooked the pasta to create a cream, then added black pepper to give it some extra flavor. Cheap, easy, and fast: this was perfect for them and for us even today!
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook bucatini in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Place grated Pecorino Romano cheese into a large glass bowl and mix with a fork to make sure the cheese contains no lumps.
- Once the bucatini are al dente, lift them out with a spaghetti fork or tongs and put them directly into the bowl with the cheese. Do not allow the water to drain too much.
- Add one ladle of pasta water to the bowl. Stir the bucatini around until a cream has formed. Add more pasta water, little by little, until a thick cream has formed. Sprinkle freshly ground pepper over the pasta. Toss and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.3 calories, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 869.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
SPAGHETTI CACIO E PEPE
This is a recipe that we have made in our family for many years--everyone loves it. It's a very basic and easy variation on mac 'n cheese.
Provided by Jennifer Torrey
Categories Side Dish
Time 23m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Scoop out some of the cooking water and reserve. Drain spaghetti.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add spaghetti and Pecorino Romano cheese. Ladle in 1/2 cup of reserved cooking water; stir until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Add more cooking water until sauce coats spaghetti, about 1 minute more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 806.5 calories, Carbohydrate 87.8 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 632.7 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
LEMONY CACIO E PEPE
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti al dente according to package directions. Reserve 2 cups of pasta water and drain.
- Add 4 tablespoons of the butter to a large, straight-sided pan and heat over medium. Once melted, add the pepper and toast for about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Add in about 1 1/4 cups of the reserved pasta water and the lemon zest, bring to a light simmer. Turn the heat down to medium-low and add the cooked spaghetti, Pecorino Romano, Parmigiano-Reggiano and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Using tongs or two wooden spoons, toss the pasta and cheese together, incorporating about 1/2 additional cup more pasta water. Keep tossing the pasta until the cheese has completely melted and the sauce is silky and coating the pasta, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the lemon juice and chives and toss to combine. Serve immediately, topped with extra Pecorino Romano and black pepper.
CACIO E PEPE CHEESE PUFFS
When friends come over for dinner and I have a lot to cook, I serve the simplest appetizers: shards of aged Parmesan, slices of good salami and a bowl of salty Marcona almonds. But when I invite people to come for just a drink, I go all out and make something special like these cheese puffs, inspired by ones I had at Missy Robbins's restaurant Lilia in Brooklyn. Everyone always loves them!
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 35 to 40 puffs
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425˚ F. Arrange two racks evenly spaced in the oven.
- In a medium (4 1/2-inch-diameter by 6-inch-high) saucepan, heat the milk, butter, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper over medium heat, just until the milk is scalded (see Cook's Note). Add the flour all at once and beat it vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes together. Lower the heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Dump the mixture into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Immediately add the eggs, 1/2 cup of Pecorino and the Parmesan and pulse until the eggs and cheeses are completely incorporated.
- Working in batches, spoon the mixture into a large pastry bag fitted with a plain 5/8-inch round pastry tip. Pipe the dough in mounds 1 1/4 inches wide and 3/4 inch high (1 inch apart) on two sheet pans lined with parchment paper. (They should look like huge Hershey's Kisses.) With a wet finger, lightly press down the swirl on top of each puff. (You can also use two spoons to scoop the mixture and shape the puffs.) Brush the top of each puff lightly with the egg wash and sprinkle with Pecorino, salt and pepper. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until browned. Rotate the pans halfway through so they brown evenly. Serve hot.
Tips:
- To make the steamed buns extra fluffy, be sure to let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size.
- When steaming the buns, make sure the water is simmering gently and that the buns are not touching each other.
- For the cacio e pepe sauce, use a high-quality Pecorino Romano cheese for the best flavor.
- If you don't have a steamer, you can also cook the buns in a bamboo steamer set over a pot of boiling water.
- Serve the steamed buns immediately with the cacio e pepe sauce and additional grated Pecorino Romano cheese.
Conclusion:
These cacio e pepe steamed buns are a delicious and unique twist on the classic Italian dish. They're perfect for a quick and easy meal or snack, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for something new and exciting to make, give these steamed buns a try!
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