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Siopao (Filipino Steamed Dumplings)

Siopao (Filipino Steamed Dumplings)

Cost $12, save $8

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  • 90 Min
  • 15 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Dough

    • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
    • 💧 1 ½ cups lukewarm water
    • 🍬 ¼ cup white sugar
    • 4 ½ cups rice flour, divided
    • ½ cup solid vegetable shortening, divided

  • Filling

    • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
    • 🧅 1 large onion, diced
    • 🧄 1 clove garlic, chopped
    • 🍗 1 ½ pounds shredded cooked chicken meat
    • 🍶 ¼ cup soy sauce
    • 🍬 2 teaspoons white sugar
    • ½ cup diced green onion
    • 🧂 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch, if needed (optional)

STEPS

1

Dissolve yeast in the lukewarm water; add sugar and beat in 2 1/2 cups rice flour to make a soft sponge. Let it rise in a warm place for about 40 minutes.

2

Mix in 2 more cups of rice flour and 1/4 cup shortening, then knead on a greased surface with the remaining 1/4 cup shortening. Divide dough into 15 pieces and form into balls.

3

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and sauté onions and garlic until translucent (5 minutes). Stir in chicken, soy sauce, sugar, green onion, salt, and black pepper. Thicken with cornstarch if needed.

4

Flatten dough balls into 4-inch circles, fill with 1 tablespoon of chicken mixture, and seal by pinching and twisting the edges. Place on waxed paper seam-side down.

5

Prepare the bamboo steamer as per instructions, ensuring filled buns do not touch each other. Steam each batch for 15 minutes over medium-low heat.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

346

Calories

  • 16
    Protein
  • 44
    Carbs
  • 11
    Fats

💡 Ensure your water is lukewarm when activating the yeast; too hot or cold will affect the rise.Use wax paper to prevent sticking during steaming.You can substitute pork for chicken, or add hard-boiled eggs to the filling for variety.