Char Siu Bao (Steamed BBQ Pork Buns)
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Char Siu Bao (Steamed BBQ Pork Buns)

Est. Time: 15-20 min  •  1 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A delicious and authentic desserts and sweet soups recipe for Char Siu Bao (Steamed BBQ Pork Buns), prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.

Ingredients

  • • 125 g (1/2 cup) warm water
  • • 7 g (2 teaspoons) active dry yeast
  • • 60 g (4 tablespoons) sugar
  • • 250 g (1 2/3 cup) low-gluten flour ((or cake flour))
  • • 7 g (2 teaspoons) baking powder
  • • 7 g (1 1/2 teaspoons) shortening
  • • 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry))
  • • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • • 1 clove garlic (, grated)
  • • 1/8 teaspoon five spice powder
  • • 1 1/2 tablespoon cornflour
  • • 1 1/2 cups Char Siu (Chinese BBQ pork) (, chopped (*Footnote 1))

Preparation Steps

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Phase 1

Prepare fresh ingredients according to authentic Chinese wok technique and serve piping hot.