Siopao (Steamed buns)

 

Siopao (Steamed Buns )

Siopao is the Filipino version of the Chinese baozi (steamed buns). It is a popular food item in the Philippines. It does not require utensils to eat and can be consumed on-the-go.there are several siopao stuffing varieties which could be either Asado or Bola-bola that may be using  chicken, beef, shrimp, eggs, and possibly chopped scallions and water chestnuts as well.

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups warm water

1/2 cup white sugar

1/4 cup canola oil

1 tsp. salt

4 cups flour

1 tbsp baking powder

1 tsp. yeast

Method:

1) Put all the ingredients in the pan. Knead the dough for  30 minutes. When the kneading is finished , leave the dough in the pan to rise until doubled in bulk.

 

 

 

2) Take out dough and divide it into 20-24 pieces.

3) Roll out each piece into about 6 inches discs, should be thinner around the edges. 

Place about 1 heaping tablespoon of filling on the center of dough. Gather the edges, using the N-S and E-W or the 12 o'clock-6 o'clock and 9 o'clock-3 o'clock fashion. Meaning, take the 2 opposite sides and pinch them together, then the other 2 sides together, then gather the rest of the sides, pinching them altogether to seal well.

4) Oil the bottom of the filled dough before placing them on a piece of paper. You can use 2 1/2 square inch wax paper or parchment paper or just simply use muffin liners. Place the filled siopao smooth side up on the papers.

5) Let the dough rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes, before putting them in the steamer to steam. (Don't forget to place a clean kitchen towel over the steamer before putting the lid on so the water from the vapor will not drip on the buns).

6) Steam the siopao for 15-20 minutes.

Looks like this when its cooked!*__*

 

Sauce Ingredients: 

4 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
4 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 1/8 cup of water
2 teaspoons sesame oil
Salt, pepper, cayenne and lime juice to taste

 




or the the other way around:

Sassy Sauce
just mix them altogether

3 tbsp apricot preserves
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp hot red chili sauce