Siopao Bola-Bola
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Siopao Bola-Bola
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Filipino-style Steamed Buns with meatballs are the ultimate snack or light meal. With soft, fluffy buns and juicy, flavorful minced pork filling, these Siopao Bola-Bola are sure to hit the spot.
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Ingredients
For the Siopao Dough
- 260 ml warm milk (105 to 115 F)
- 2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 500 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 100 grams sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- lime
For the Bola-bola Filling
- 1 pound ground pork
- ¼ cup shrimp, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 ½ salted eggs, peeled and quartered
- 2 Chinese sausages, cut into 1-inch lengths
For Asado Sauce
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 pieces star anise
- 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
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Instructions
For the Siopao Dough
- In a bowl, combine milk, yeast, the 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt. Stir well until dissolved. Let stand for about 5 to 10 minutes or until the mixture is foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, the 100 grams sugar, baking powder, and vegetable oil. Mix well. Add a few drops of lime juice into the flour mixture.
- Add yeast mixture to the flour mixture. Mix together until it forms a dough. Continue to mix and knead until the dough is smooth and no longer sticky.
- Cover with a clean kitchen towel and allow to rise in a warm place for about 2 hours or until double in size.
- Remove the dough from the bowl, place on a clean work surface, and form into a long log.
- With a knife or pastry cutter, slice the dough into 10 equal size pieces and then form each piece into smaller balls. Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and allow to rise for about 30 minutes.
For the Bola-bola filling
- In a medium bowl, combine ground pork, chopped shrimp, green onions, green onions, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine everything,
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to make a slurry and add to the pork mixture.
- Using a pair of chopsticks or a fork, stir the meat mixture in one direction until well-combined and very sticky.
- Cover with plastic film and refrigerate until ready to use.
To Assemble the Siopao Buns
- On a clean working surface, place one piece of dough, and with a rolling pin, roll out into about 5 to 6-inch diameter, making sure to get edges thinner than the center.
- Place about a tablespoon of the meat filling in the center. Add a piece of salted egg and Chinese sausage.
- Gather the edges of the dough, pleat around the filling, and twist to fully secure. Place bun on a piece of parchment or wax paper. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
- Arrange prepared buns in a single layer on a flat baking sheet, cover with a kitchen towel, and allow to rise again for another 10 minutes.
- In a steamer, place buns in a single layer, an inch-apart. Add about 2 tablespoons of vinegar to the steaming water (for whiter buns).
- Steam buns on low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes. Keep the lid on for about 3 to 5 minutes to prevent the buns from deflating.
- Remove from steamer and serve with the asado sauce.
For the Asado Sauce
- In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, star anise, and cornstarch. Stir until well-distributed.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking regularly until thickened.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool before transferring to an airtight container.
Notes
- Nutritional info includes the sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
469kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
807mg
(34%)
Potassium
359mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
119IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 469 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 469kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 807mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 359mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 119IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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