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Siopao Filipino Steamed Buns Recipe

Delicious Filipino steamed buns filled with savory pork.
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Preparation Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Filling

  • 1 lb pork shoulder, diced
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoon water (slurry)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add yeast mixture and vegetable oil. Knead until smooth. Let it rise for 1 hour.
  3. For the filling, sauté garlic and onion until fragrant. Add pork and cook until browned. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and water. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Add slurry to the mixture and cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Let it cool.
  5. Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 pieces. Flatten each piece and add filling. Seal and shape into buns.
  6. Place buns on parchment paper and let them rise for 30 minutes.
  7. Steam buns for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

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Steamed Buns
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