CHA SIU BAO (SWEET BARBECUE PORK BUNS)
Cha siu bao are a traditional Chinese dish and one of my fiancee's favorites - she introduced me to them. Bao is the Chinese word for bun; cha siu describes the filling. I had several recipes, none of which turned out perfectly; this is a composite of 2 recipes, and I think I've got it. These are somewhat time-consuming to make, but are well worth it on special occasions. Prep time includes time for the bao to rise.
Provided by ChrisMc
Categories Breads
Time 2h40m
Yield 8 bao
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- You can use my recipe for char siu (#34265) or make it with a mix- both powdered and liquid mixes are available at Asian food stores.
- I like the Noh brand, personally.
- Chop the char siu and mushrooms finely.
- Combine the water and cornstarch and stir into the char siu and mushrooms.
- Add salt, soy sauce, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, and sugar, and add enough food coloring to color the mixture a bright red.
- Heat the oil and lightly cook the garlic, then add the rest of the filling mixture and cook until thick.
- To make the bao dough, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the water and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Combine water with salt, milk and oil; stir in flour.
- Knead 5-10 minutes or until dough is smooth.
- Divide dough into 8 even balls.
- Press a cavity into each ball, and spread the ball into a 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick cup.
- Fill the cup with 1/8 of the filling mixture, and press the edges closed to seal the bao.
- Cut waxed paper in 4-5 inch squares and place each bao on a piece of paper, sealed side down.
- Place bao in a steamer basket, cover, and let rise for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Bring the water under the steamer to a boil and steam bao for 10 minutes.
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Rohit Pun
[email protected]These cha siu bao were a great way to use up some leftover pork. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the buns were soft and fluffy. I served them with a side of steamed broccoli and jasmine rice, and it was a perfect meal.
Elisha Ingalls
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these cha siu bao without any problems. The recipe was easy to follow and the buns turned out great! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the buns were soft and fluffy. I will definitely be ma
AM Writx
[email protected]These cha siu bao were delicious! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the buns were soft and fluffy. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
RISUN TD
[email protected]I made these cha siu bao for my family last night and they loved them! The pork was tender and juicy, and the buns were soft and fluffy. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Love Burbridge
[email protected]These cha siu bao were a bit more work than I expected, but they were totally worth it! The pork was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the buns were soft and fluffy. I served them with a side of steamed broccoli and jasmine rice, and it was a perf
Faizan Rind
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but I really enjoyed these cha siu bao. The pork was cooked perfectly and was very flavorful. The buns were also very soft and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-m
Ahmad Milad Rahimi
[email protected]These cha siu bao were delicious! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the buns were soft and fluffy. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Pimp Panda
[email protected]I made these cha siu bao for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The pork was tender and juicy, and the buns were soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.
Victoria Marina
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cha siu bao didn't turn out as well as I expected. The pork was a bit dry and the buns were a bit tough. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Sabrina Knutson
[email protected]These cha siu bao were a great way to use up some leftover pork. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the buns were soft and fluffy. I served them with a side of steamed broccoli and jasmine rice, and it was a perfect meal.
Caroline Matos
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these cha siu bao without any problems. The recipe was easy to follow and the buns turned out great! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the buns were soft and fluffy. I will definitely be ma
Blake Crow
[email protected]These cha siu bao were delicious! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the buns were soft and fluffy. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Roosevelt Thurmon
[email protected]I made these cha siu bao for my family last night and they loved them! The pork was tender and juicy, and the buns were soft and fluffy. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Mia Favre
[email protected]These cha siu bao were a bit more work than I expected, but they were totally worth it! The pork was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the buns were soft and fluffy. I served them with a side of steamed broccoli and jasmine rice, and it was a perf
AC Ashford
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pork, but I really enjoyed these cha siu bao. The pork was cooked perfectly and was very flavorful. The buns were also very soft and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-
danushka senavirathna
[email protected]These cha siu bao were amazing! The pork was so tender and juicy, and the buns were soft and fluffy. I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
elisia Baldev
[email protected]I've made cha siu bao a few times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The pork was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the buns were light and airy. I will definitely be using this recipe again.
jane maina
[email protected]I'm always looking for new recipes to try, and this one did not disappoint! The cha siu bao were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The pork was moist and flavorful, and the buns were soft and fluffy. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my r
pushpa rai
[email protected]These cha siu bao were a hit at my party! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the buns were soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again!