Special Siopao Bola-Bola Recipe
Soft and fluffy Filipino steamed buns stuffed with tasty meatballs, salted eggs, and Chinese sausages
Servings: 10
Calories: 470kcal
Equipment
- Steamer
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 500 g (1.1 lbs) ground pork
- ¼ cup shrimp, chopped
- 1 pc Chinese sausage, sliced
- 1 pc medium-sized onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch, diluted in 2 tbsp water
- 2 pcs salted egg
- salt and pepper, to taste
Dough Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil, (or 4 tbsp shortening)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast, diluted in 1 cup warm water or warm milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar, combined with the yeast
- ½ cup sugar, combined with the flour
Asado Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
Filling Instructions
- In a bowl, add in the ground pork, shrimp, onions, garlic, sesame oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add in the diluted cornstarch and mix until well-incorporated and the consistency is sticky.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator.
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 bola bola 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!
Asado Sauce Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add in the water, cornstarch sugar, minced garlic, and soy sauce. Mix until well-incorporated.
- Cook while stirring regularly until the sauce thickens.
- Transfer to a plate or a container. Partner with the siopao bola bola and enjoy!
Notes
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Special Siopao Bola-Bola Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 90mg30%
Sodium 805mg35%
Carbohydrates 60g20%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 20g22%
Protein 18g36%
Calcium 91mg9%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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