Directions
- 1Activate yeast by mixing 1/4 cup lukewarm water, 2-1/4 tsp yeast, and 1/2 tbsp sugar. Let it bloom for 5-10 minutes.
- 2In a mixing bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp sugar, and 2 tsp baking powder. Whisk until well combined.
- 3Add 2 tbsp lard or vegetable shortening and the activated yeast to the flour mixture.
- 4Gradually add 3/4 cup water to the mixture and knead using a stand mixer with a dough hook until a dough forms. The dough should spring back when you poke it with your finger.
- 5Grease a glass bowl with oil, place the dough inside, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours.
- 6Prepare the asado filling by mixing 1-1/2 tbsp light soy sauce, 1-1/2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp hoisin sauce, and 2 tbsp sugar.
- 7In a separate bowl, make a cornstarch slurry by combining 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1/4 cup water.
- 8Sauté chopped garlic in cooking oil until fragrant. Add chopped onions and cook until translucent.
- 9Add 1 lb or 1/2 kilo of pork belly and cook until browned. Add the sauce mixture and 1 piece of star anise, and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.
- 10Shred the cooked pork and set it aside to cool.
- 11Once the dough has risen, release the air pockets. Divide the dough into small logs, cut into equal pieces, and roll them into balls.
- 12Flatten each dough ball, leaving a small bulge in the center, and add a spoonful of the cooled asado filling. Gather the edges of the dough, twist, and pinch to seal.
- 13Place the siopao on parchment or wax paper, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise for 30 minutes.
- 14Steam the siopao for 15-20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup lukewarm water
- 2.25 tsp yeast
- 0.5 tbsp sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp lard or vegetable shortening
- 0.75 cup water
- 1.5 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 0.25 cup water
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 tbsp chopped onion
- 1 lb or 1/2 kilo pork belly
- 1 piece star anise
- 1 flour
Equipment
tongssteamermeasuring cupmixing bowlwhiskstand mixer with dough hookbowlplastic wrapbench scraperrolling pinfrying panspatula
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