Barbecued Pork Bun (cha Siu Bow) Recipe

Ingredients

Directions

1. Mix together the warm water, 1/2 tsp. sugar and yeast in an 8 oz. measuring cup.
2. Let stand until it rises to the 8 oz. level (about 20 minutes).
3. Sift flour, cake flour, sugar and salt into a large mixing bowl.
4. Add shortening, yeast mixture and mil, .
5. Knead mixture 5 minutes to form a dough.
6. Cover with a damp cloth and set dough in a warm place.
7. Allow the dough to rise for 3 hours.
8. Heat wok, add oil and stir-fry pork for 2 minutes.
9. Add 2 tablespoons water, salt, sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce and hoisin sauce.
10. Bring it to a boil.
11. Prepare thickening by mixing the cornstarch and 4 tablespoons cold water.
12. Stir into the mixture and cook for 1 minute.
13. Let cool before using.
14. After 3 hours, when the dough has risen, shape into rolls about 2 inches in diameter.
15. Cut each roll into 1-1/2 inch pieces.
16. Shape each piece into a shallow bowl shape.
17. Put 1 tablespoon filling in the center, close ans twist dough to form a bun.
18. Put the bun on a 2 inch square of white paper. (This prevents the bun from becoming soggy while steaming. ) Place 8 buns in a pie pan and allow them to set and rest for 15 minutes in a warm place.
19. Steam for 25 minutes.
20. SOURCE: Chopstick, Cleaver and Wok.