Steamed Buns 3 INGREDIENT SIOPAO FILLING RECIPE (2024)

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SIOPAO FILLING RECIPE. An easy way to make siopao filling. Quick to follow recipe and ingredients that are easily available. Make Siopao now.

Easy 3 Ingredient Siopao Recipe

This is my third version of Siopao filling. This time I used the left-over Roasted Chicken, Honey Barbecue Sauce and Hoisin Sauce which has been sitting in the fridge since July 4th. Surprisingly, it tasted almost similar to the one I always buy in the Philippines. This filling is less complicated compared to the Char-Siu Filled Siopaoand the one with Chicken Breast FillingI made fromthe last time. Guys, this is soooooo EEEEEEEasy with the capital E.

3 INGREDIENT SIOPAO FILLING RECIPE

I am aware that I should be more creative with this blog and share versatile recipes and I am working on that, but what can I say, my kids love the fluffy and soft doughof this Siopaoand as for myself, I like how portable it is to pack for lunch. I made these steamed buns on Sunday and hope that it will last throughout the week as my kids’ lunch while I am at work.

These Siopao arefreeze-able without compromising the the softness and fluffiness of the dough after it is heated. I know you can buy Siopao from any Asian market but the home made ones are still the best because you know what goes into the filling. Also, the dough is very easy to prepare unlike the other recipes I tried and the dough always rises when steamed… So make this and bring it to work and enjoy it with your friends.

3 INGREDIENT SIOPAO FILLING RECIPE

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Servings: 12 pieces

Calories: 39kcal

Author: Shobee

Ingredients

  • FOR THE FILLING:
  • 1/3 cup Hoisin Sauce
  • 1/3 Cup Original Honey Barbecue Sauce
  • 5 cups pulled Roasted Chicken
  • FOR THE DOUGH:
  • 3 cups All Purpose Flour flour plus 1/3 cup all purpose flour separate use
  • 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/4 teaspoon Rapid Rise Highly Active Yeast or 1 packet of Rapid Rise Highly Active Yeast
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2/3 cup milk plus 1/3 cup separate use
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 2 tablespoon melted butter

Instructions

  • FOR THE FILLING:

  • Place the pulled chicken in a heated pan and let warm. Add in Hosin Sauce and Original Honeyed Barbecue Sauce and mix together. Set aside and let it cool before filling into the dough.

  • FOR THE DOUGH:

  • Grease a large bowl with cooking oil set aside- we will use it to rise the dough.

  • Place 3 cups flour,granulated sugar,salt,baking powder and yeast in the mixing bowl and mix completely using a wire whisk.Set aside.

  • Place the additional 1/3 cup flour, 1/2 cup water and 1/3 cup milk in a small sauce pan and mix with spoon or whisk to incorporate, then heat it a low fire until pasty in texture ( CLICK THE LINK ABOVE IF YOU NEED TO SEE HOW IT LOOK LIKE)

  • When the flour is already pasty, add it to the 3 cups flour mixture.

  • Place the butter in a microwave safe cup and heat for 1 minute or until the butter is lightly melted and pour into the mixing bowl.

  • Heat the 2/3 cup of milk in the microwave for 1 minute and add into the mixing bowl. Mix all of the ingredients TWO TO THREE TIMES using the electric mixer THEN add in the egg

  • Mix the dough using an electric mixer with a hook on. Mix until it will for a fluffy and soft dough. NOTE: You will notice that the dough is not mixing well, but continue mixing because eventually, the dough will become soft and smooth.Transfer the dough to the greased bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for around 1 hour.

  • PREPARING THE SIOPAO OR PORK CHAR BAO:

  • When the dough had risen after an hour, form the dough into a small log and cut it into 7-14 small balls-IN MY CASE, THIS RECIPE YIELDED 14 LARGE SIOPAO .Using your hand, flatten the dough and place the filling on the middle. Seal the dough on the edges and arrange it on the steamer. Do the same to the remaining dough.

  • COOKING THE SIOPAO:

  • Cut parchment paper into 14 pieces. Around 2x2 size

  • Boil 4-10 cups of water and steam the siopao for 20 minutes. You can freeze these siopao and microwave it wrap with wet paper towels and heat it for 1 minutes before eating or steam it so that it is soft and fluffy.

Notes

I have various Steam Buns Recipe Filling on the blog and all of them are tasty and delicious. You can use the list below to fill your steam buns.

Try this easy version of Steam buns Dough ----> Instant Pot Steamed Buns

  • Gua Bao -I use pork belly in this recipe. You can change the meat into pork roast or pork shoulder
  • Chicken/ Pork Filling- this is on the sweeter side, which is my favorite. Use pork instead of chicken.
  • Meatball Filling- ALthough not your typical filling, I love meatball filling too. The meatballs were steamed ahead of time to ensure that there is no raw meat in the buns.

Tried this recipe?Mention @theskinnypot or tag #theskinnypot!

Nutrition

Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg

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Comments

  1. Shobelyn Dayrit says

    Hope you’ll succeed.

  2. Maria says

    Thank you because I’m going to make it now

  3. Shobelyn Dayrit says

    Thank you so much! One day you can make it too.

  4. Anonymous says

    Steamed Buns 3 INGREDIENT SIOPAO FILLING RECIPE (11)
    I had these little dreams a few X’s luckily from a store here in California. I was sure to remember the name of them so I could look up. Thank God I did!!! Such yummy little dreams!! The ones that I had, had pork & egg inside, it all looks so good to me!! Thanks again. Dee

  5. shobee says

    You are welcome 🙂

  6. Raymund says

    Thanks for sharing this fluffy siopao dough recipe!

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Steamed Buns 3 INGREDIENT SIOPAO FILLING RECIPE (2024)

FAQs

What is a steamed triple bun? ›

They're like dumplings except the dough is different. We use the yeast dough for the steamed buns. Steamed three flavored pork buns are made of chives, shrimp, eggs and ground pork stuffing. It took a couple of tries for my kids to fall in love with the strong chives flavor which is for sure an acquired taste.

Is siopao Filipino or Chinese? ›

Siopao (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈʃopaʊ]), is a Philippine steamed bun with various fillings. It is the indigenized version of the Fujianese baozi, introduced to the Philippines by Hokkien immigrants during the Spanish colonial period.

What is the difference between siopao and bao? ›

But it's in the filling itself that the difference between these two steamed buns lies. Where cha siu bao is made with roasted pork, five spice, and various kinds of soy sauce and sesame oil, siopao asado is most commonly made with stewed and braised pork, as well as other sauces like soy sauce and hoisin.

What is siopao dough made of? ›

Siopao Dough
  1. 4 cups all-purpose flour.
  2. 4 cups cake flour.
  3. 1/4 cup cooking oil.
  4. 1 teaspoon salt (amount can be adjusted according to preference)
  5. 1/2 cup sugar (amount can be adjusted according to preference)
  6. 2 cups water.
  7. 4 teaspoons yeast.

Why is my steamed buns not fluffy? ›

Any rush of cool air could potentially make the buns collapse. If you're making fluffy yeasted buns, let the buns sit covered in the steamer for an extra 5 minutes after the heat has been turned off. This resting time is crucial. If you open the lid too quickly, the cool air from outside might deflate the buns.

What is the difference between steamed buns and bao buns? ›

Bao Buns (pronounced “bow”), but also known as a 'steamed buns' or 'baozi' 包子, are a delicious, warm, fluffy treat of stuffing wrapped inside a sweet, white dough. Made with a mix of flour, yeast, sugar, baking powder, milk and oil, the bao is a tad sweeter than its closely related cousin, the dumpling.

What does siopao mean in Filipino? ›

Siopao - literally meaning “steamed buns”, is a famous Filipino snack.

What is the English name of siopao? ›

Siopao or hot buns is a type of dumpling with a sweet pork filling.

What is the Chinese version of siopao? ›

Siopao is the Filipino version of the Chinese steamed buns bao.

Who invented siopao? ›

Siopao is the Philippine indigenized version of the Cantonese steamed bun called cha siu bao. Siopao was popularized in the Philippines by Ma Mon Luk, a Cantonese immigrant street vendor who created noodle soup around the 1920s.

How long does siopao last? ›

12 hours in the hot Philippines weather if left unrefrigerated and if you want optimum flavor. Otherwise refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Why is bao so fluffy? ›

The wrapping around the sweet bao buns is normally a white wheat-based dough that's wrapped around the filling and then steamed, resulting in a soft fluffy bun.

Why is siopao dough hard? ›

All-purpose flour is commonly used to make siopao. It contains about 11% protein and has a gluten index of at least 95%. A higher protein content could cause the dough to shrink, whereas flour with too little protein often results in sticky doughs with a tough bite.

Can I leave my siopao dough overnight? ›

If you want to steam it the next day then you can leave the dough in the refrigerator to rise the first time overnight. You might want to decrease the amount of yeast used in your recipe in this case.

What country made siopao? ›

Siopao is a Filipino steamed bun with meat filling. It is a larger version of Chinese dumplings. Traditionally, the two kinds of siopao are asado and bola-bola.

What is a steamed bun in Chinese culture? ›

The Bao ('bun') developed in Chinese culture as a filled form of 'Mantou,' a plain steamed dumpling which is often compared to bread. The story behind this steamed delight explains not just its unique shape, buy why its development into Baos (or Baozi) was such a natural one.

What is a steamed bun in Korea? ›

Jjinppang (찐빵; lit. "steamed bread") is a steamed bun, typically filled with red bean paste with bits of broken beans and bean husk.

What is a steamed filled bun in Chinese cuisine? ›

Baozi is also very popular in Japan where it's known as chūkaman (中華まん, "Chinese steamed bun"). Nikuman (肉まん; derived from 肉饅頭, nikumanjū) is the Japanese name for Chinese baozi with meat fillings. Chūkaman are steamed and often sold as street food. During festivals, they are frequently sold and eaten.

What is a Chinese steamed bun called? ›

Mantou (traditional Chinese: 饅頭; simplified Chinese: 馒头), often referred to as Chinese steamed bun, is a white and soft type of steamed bread or bun popular in northern China.

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