Classic Steamed Siopao Asado Soft and fluffy

By Savor Easy · 150 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Heat the sesame oil in a pan and cook the onion, garlic and meat until lightly browned.
2. Add the oyster sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, black pepper and 2 cups (500 ml) water.
3. Cover and cook until the meat is fork tender.
4. Stir in the cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with half a cup of water) and mix until thickened.
5. Transfer the filling to a bowl and let it cool completely.
6. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, instant yeast, baking powder and salt.
7. Add 1 cup (250 ml) water and mix until combined.
8. Add the vegetable shortening (or 2 tbsp oil) and knead until smooth.
9. Cover and let the dough rest for 1 hour.
10. Punch the air out, then turn the dough onto a floured surface and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
11. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and rest for 10 minutes.
12. Roll out each ball, add filling, gather and pleat the edges to seal.
13. Line the buns with parchment paper and let them rest for 20 minutes while the steamer heats up.
14. Steam the buns for 12 to 15 minutes.

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