Description
Siopao, a popular Filipino and Chinese-inspired steamed bun, is a delicious and satisfying snack or main course. These soft and fluffy buns are filled with a savory mixture of meat and aromatic seasonings, making them a flavorful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the filling:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1/2 pound pork shoulder or chicken thighs (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional: sliced boiled eggs or Chinese sausage for filling
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water, let sit, then mix with flour, sugar, salt, and oil. Knead until smooth, then let rise.
- Make the filling: Sauté garlic and onions, add meat and seasonings, simmer until tender. Thicken with cornstarch slurry and cool.
- Assemble the buns: Divide dough, fill with meat mixture, seal, and let rest. Steam for 15–18 minutes.
Notes
- You can freeze uncooked buns for later. Steam straight from frozen for 20–22 minutes.
- Substitute meat with mushrooms or tofu for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
