Ingredients

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

• 1/3 cup fine dry breadcrumbs

• 2 tablespoons applesauce

• 2 green onions, chopped, plus more for garnish

• 1 tablespoon less-sodium soy sauce

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1 pound ground pork

• 1/2 cup coarsely shredded apple

• 1/3 cup hoisin sauce

• 1 tablespoon sambal oelek

• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar

• pizza dough bao-style buns (recipe below)

• toasted sesame seeds, for garnish