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Siopao Asado Recipe Pinoy Food Guide
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Special Siopao Asado Recipe

Filipino steamed buns with a special pork asado filling
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Rising Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Chinese, Filipino
Keyword: Siopao
Servings: 10
Calories: 380kcal

Equipment

  • Cooking Pot
  • Steamer

Ingredients

Filling Ingredients

  • 500 g (1.1 lbs) pork, cut into chunks
  • 1 pc onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch, diluted in 2 tbsp water
  • 2 cups water
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil

Dough Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp active dry yeast, diluted in 1 cup warm water or warm milk
  • 2 tbsp sugar, combined with the yeast
  • ½ cup sugar, combined with the flour
  • 4 tbsp shortening, (or 2 tbsp vegetable oil)

Instructions

Filling Instructions

  • In a cooking pot, pour in and heat the cooking oil over medium heat.
  • Add in the garlic and onions. Saute until soft and aromatic.
  • Add in the pork. Cook until lightly browned.
  • Pour in the soy sauce, the oyster sauce, and water and then bring to a boil. Simmer for 30 minutes or until pork is tender.
  • Add in the sugar and the diluted cornstarch. Stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Set aside.

Dough Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, add in the all-purpose flour mixture, baking powder, shortening (or vegetable oil), and then add in the diluted yeast mixture.
  • Mix until a dough is formed and continue to knead until smooth and no longer sticky.
  • Cover the dough and set aside in a warm place for the dough to rise for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Knead the dough and cut into equal slices.
  • Form the dough into small balls and let it rise once again for 30 minutes.

Steaming Instructions

  • Flatten the dough pieces and place the asado filling (about 1 tablespoon) in the middle of the dough and wrap around the filling, twisting at the top to secure.
  • Transfer the siopao into the steamer and steam in low heat for about 15 to ⁠20 minutes. You can keep the steamer lid on for 5 minutes after steaming to make sure the buns do not deflate.
  • Transfer to a serving plate or serving tray. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Special Siopao Asado Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 900mg39%
Carbohydrates 60g20%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 15g30%
Calcium 88mg9%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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