Salapow, Steam Buns, Dia Bao, Or Dim Sum Recipe

Name: Salapow, Steam Buns, Dia Bao, Or Dim Sum
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling; 1 1/2 lbs pork (chopped fine, or ground pork); 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (grated); 20 ounces water chestnuts (a 1 pound 4 ounce can, Supa says, except for fresh, bamboo shoots are too strong); 1 large onion (chopped); 4 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground); 5 garlic cloves (chopped); 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon sesame seed oil; Buns; 32 ounces flour (2 - 16 ounce packages Saigon dia-bao a mixed flour, salt, and baking soda found in Asian store); 2 cups milk; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 -8 tablespoons flour

Servings: persons

Filling
1 1/2 lbs pork (chopped fine, or ground pork)
2 teaspoons fresh ginger (grated)
20 ounces water chestnuts (a 1 pound 4 ounce can, Supa says, except for fresh, bamboo shoots are too strong)
1 large onion (chopped)
4 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground)
5 garlic cloves (chopped)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon sesame seed oil
Buns
32 ounces flour (2 - 16 ounce packages Saigon dia-bao a mixed flour, salt, and baking soda found in Asian store)
2 cups milk
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 -8 tablespoons flour

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["Mix filling ingredients in a large bowl.", "Transfer to covered container and refrigerate while making the buns.", "Cut wax paper into 24 - 3"" squares.", "Put bottom of water filled steamer over high heat and cover.", "Put 2 packages of mix in bowl and add sugar.", "Mix,.", "Add flour and oil, and mix with hands in bowl, adding any additional flour as needed to keep from being too sticky.", "Knead in bowl 10 minutes.", "Cover and let rest 10 minutes.", "Knead again for 5 minutes.", "Pinch off golf ball sized pieces of dough, and flatten into 4"" rounds.", "Put generous spoonful of filling in center and pinch to close.", "Place on wax paper squares and put in steamer trays.", "Put trays on top of steamer bottom, adjust heat, cover, and steam for 15-20 minutes.", "Serve in individual steamer baskets (if you are so fortunate to have them) or on platter."]

2174

kcal

Calories

Fat

354

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling, 1 1/2 lbs pork (chopped fine, or ground pork), 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (grated), 20 ounces water chestnuts (a 1 pound 4 ounce can, Supa says, except for fresh, bamboo shoots are too strong), and more.

Yes, Salapow, Steam Buns, Dia Bao, Or Dim Sum falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Salapow, Steam Buns, Dia Bao, Or Dim Sum

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