Chinese Steamed Buns (BBQ Pork and Pork/Vegetable)

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   For Filling #1, heat the oil over medium heat and saute the shallots 2 minutes or until light brown.

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   Add the flour, stir to combine, and cook 1 minute.

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   Add the chicken stock, stir well, and cook 2 minutes.

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   Add soy sauce and cook one minute.

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   Remove from heat and stir in cut pork and oyster sauce, sugar, peanut oil, and sesame oil.

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   Chill until very firm.

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   For Filling #2, simply mix all ingredients together.

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   To make the dough, combine all dough ingredients into a stand mixer.

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   Mix with the dough hook for 4 minutes.

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    Use the oil to grease the outside of the dough; cover and let rest in warm area 1 1/2 hours or until double in size.

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    Punch down dough and divide into 24 pieces.

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    Using a rolling pin, roll each into a round disk, making quarter turn with each roll.

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    Roll to leave the center thick; thinner edges are easier to pleat.

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    Place about 1 tablespoon of filling at the center of each dough round, flat side up.

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    Gather the edges by first pleating counterclockwise, and then twisting to seal securely.

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    Place the bun round side up on a square piece of parchment paper (2.5 X 2.5 inches).

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    Let buns rest, covered for at least 30 minutes.

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    Steam on high heat for 8 to 10 minutes.

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    Do not uncover the steamer any time during the steaming.

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    If a flat lid steamer is used, wrap the lid in a kitchen towel to prevent condensed steam from dripping on the buns.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.