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Chinese: Barbecued Pork Bun (cha Siu Bow)

Make Chinese: Barbecued Pork Bun (cha Siu Bow) at home with Warm Water, Sugar, Dry Yeast, Flour, and Cake Flour. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 pkg
• 2 1/2 cup
• 2 1/2 cup
• 4 tbsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 1/4 cup
• 6 oz
• 1 tbsp
• 2 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 4 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Mix together the warm water, 1/2 tsp. sugar and yeast in an 8 oz. measuring cup.

2. 2

   Let stand until it rises to the 8 oz. level (about 20 minutes).

3. 3

   Knead mixture 5 minutes to form a dough.

4. 4

   Cover with a damp cloth and set dough in a warm place.

5. 5

   Allow the dough to rise for 3 hours.

6. 6

   Add 2 tablespoons water, salt, sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce and hoisin sauce. Bring it to a boil.

7. 7

   Prepare thickening by mixing the cornstarch and 4 tablespoons cold water. Stir into the mixture and cook for 1 minute. Let cool before using.

8. 8

   Put 1 tablespoon filling in the center, close ans twist dough to form a bun.

9. 9

   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 rist for 15 minutes in a warm place.