High Protein Siopao (Steamed Pork Buns)
Indulge in the fluffy, flavor-packed goodness of High Protein Siopao (Steamed Pork Buns) — a delicious Filipino street food classic with a healthy twist! These light yet satisfying buns feature a soft, pillowy dough made from scratch, encasing a hearty filling of lean ground pork simmered with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and aromatic garlic and onions. Enhanced with the protein boost of hard-boiled eggs, each bun is a powerhouse of taste and nutrition. Perfect for meal prep or as a grab-and-go snack, these buns are steamed to perfection, ensuring they stay tender and moist. Whether you’re looking for a protein-rich comfort food or a dish to impress, this high-protein siopao recipe is guaranteed to deliver.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 10 grams Instant yeast
- 50 grams Sugar
- 10 grams Baking powder
- 250 milliliters Warm water
- 30 milliliters Vegetable oil
- 500 grams Lean ground pork
- 30 milliliters Soy sauce
- 30 milliliters Oyster sauce
- 100 grams Chopped onions
- 10 grams Minced garlic
- 3 pieces Hard-boiled eggs
- 5 grams Black pepper
- 5 grams Salt
- 20 grams Cornstarch
- 60 milliliters Water
Directions
Step 1
Step 1: In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder. In another bowl, dissolve the instant yeast in the warm water, then add the vegetable oil.
Step 2
Step 2: Gradually add the yeast and water mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing continuously until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Step 3
Step 3: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for about 60 minutes or until it has doubled in size.
Step 4
Step 4: While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. Heat a pan over medium heat, then add a bit of vegetable oil and saute the onions and garlic until fragrant.
Step 5
Step 5: Add the ground pork to the pan, and stir-fry until it is no longer pink. Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine.
Step 6
Step 6: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 60 milliliters of water to create a slurry. Add this slurry to the pork mixture to thicken and allow it to cook for another 2 minutes.
Step 7
Step 7: Once the pork mixture is cooked, transfer it to a bowl and let it cool slightly. Chop the hard-boiled eggs and prepare for assembling the siopao.
Step 8
Step 8: After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and flatten it into a circle using a rolling pin.
Step 9
Step 9: Place a spoonful of pork mixture and a piece of hard-boiled egg in the center of each dough circle. Gather the edges of the dough to the top, pinching to seal and form a bun.
Step 10
Step 10: Prepare a steamer and line the steamer trays with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Step 11
Step 11: Arrange the buns in the steamer with enough space between them. Steam the siopao over boiling water for about 15 minutes or until the buns are puffed and cooked through.
Step 12
Step 12: Remove the siopao from the steamer and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your high-protein siopao warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1767.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3891.8 |
| Total Fat 135.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 40.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 19.8g | |
| Cholesterol 1016.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5721.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 480.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 55.7g | |
| Protein 186.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 150IU | 0% |
| Calcium 308.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 34.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3028.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories