Siopao (Steamed Buns) Recipe

Name: Siopao (Steamed Buns)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4-1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tsp. yeast; 1-1/2 cup warm water; 4 tbsp. sugar; 1/2 cup pork lard; vegetable shortening; 1-1/8 lb. pork, chopped; 2 onions, quartered; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup water; 2 tsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. Vietsin (MSG); 6 eggs, hardboiled and sliced

Servings: persons

4-1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tsp. yeast
1-1/2 cup warm water
4 tbsp. sugar
1/2 cup pork lard
vegetable shortening
1-1/8 lb. pork, chopped
2 onions, quartered
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. Vietsin (MSG)
6 eggs, hardboiled and sliced

1
Dough: Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.
2
When dissolved, add sugar and 2-1/2 cups flour to make a soft sponge.
3
Beat thoroughly with a wooden spoon.
4
Set aside to rise until double in bulk (approximately 30 to 40 minutes); add remaining flour and 1/4 cup fat to sponge and mix well.
5
Turn onto a slightly greased board using remaining 1/4 cup fat (pork lard for greasing is preferable) and knead until smooth.
6
Divide dough into 24 to 36 pieces, depending on desired size.
7
Form into balls.
8
Flatten one ball of dough with the heel of the hand and put filling in the center.
9
Gather the edges together and seal.
10
Lay soipao on square piece of paper (sealed side under) and set aside to rise for 20 to 30 minutes.
11
Filling: Mix together soy sauce, water, sugar, salt, onions and pork.
12
Cook over low fire until tender.
13
Remove pork from sauce.
14
Use to fill siopao.
15
Add egg slices and steam for 30 minutes or until done.
16
Serve leftover sauce with siopao.

1919

kcal

Calories

159

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4-1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 3 tsp. yeast, 1-1/2 cup warm water, 4 tbsp. sugar, and more.

Yes, Siopao (Steamed Buns) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Siopao (Steamed Buns)

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