Siopao Recipe

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

can be consumed anytime of the day. I personally love to have this for
brunch along with a bowl of hot beef mami. This siopao asado recipe
will guide you on how to make it at home. Siopao asado’s name…
Siopao or hot buns is a type of dumpling with a sweet pork filling. It

can be consumed anytime of the day. I personally love to have this for
brunch along with a bowl of hot beef mami
(https://panlasangpinoy.com/asian-filipino-soup-beef-mami-recipe/).
This siopao asado recipe will guide you on how to make it at home.
Siopao asado’s name literally translates to “hot bun,” a reference to the

meaty asado filling found inside the white bun. Asado
(https://panlasangpinoy.com/pork-asado-recipe/) refers to a style of
cooking meat by marinating it in a mixture of different spices and
sauces, then boiling it until tender. You can do this to any type of meat,
but the most popular forms of asado are pork asado and chicken
asado (https://panlasangpinoy.com/chicken-asado-asadong-manok-
recipe/). Its sweet taste makes it ideal with any type of carb. Some
even enjoy it over a steaming plate of white rice that soaks up the
asado’s flavor. But one of the most popular ways to have it is compact
and inside a white steamed bun.
You can find siopao asado almost everywhere, from bakeries and
street vendors to popular Chinese eateries around the country. But
whether you have it at home or from a store, siopao can be enjoyed
morning, noon, or night.
Siopao VS. Char Siu Bao
Warm, sweet, and filling, siopao asado is the Filipino version of

Cantonese dish cha siu bao. But what makes these dishes so
different? Appearance wise, cha siu bao and siopao asado are very
similar. Both are white and fluffy buns, with a meaty filling hidden
within. 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. Although the difference in taste
might be subtle, siopao asado is just the tiniest hint sweeter. This is no
surprise, considering how much we Filipinos love our sweet tooth!
One of the other highlights of siopao asado is the sauce that comes
with it. My Special Siopao Sauce (https://panlasangpinoy.com/how-to-
make-the-special-siopao-sauce/) recipe makes the beloved siopao
even more delicious and flavorful. This sauce takes only 30 minutes to
make, but the result is a plentiful sauce that you can even store for
later use.
How to Cook Siopao Asado
This Siopao recipe is simple. I tried to teach the entire cooking and
dough making process as easy as possible so that everyone can
follow. Your job is to make sure to have all the ingredients and
necessary equipment and tools are available before starting.
Cook the Sweet Meaty Asado Filing

Start by cooking the sweet asado filing. Saute garlic, onion, and pork.
The meat needs to be browned a bit before adding the seasonings and
spices. It is ideal to cut the pork into thin small pieces so that it cooks
and tenderizes quickly. A good way to tenderize the pork is to add
around ¾ cups water into the pan along with the seasonings and
spices. You will need to cover it and cook until the liquid almost
evaporate completely. Leave a bit of sauce in there. The entire mixture
should be thickened by adding cornstarch. Simply dilute it in water and
pour into the pan. Stir right away to avoid lumps from forming.
Make Siopao Dough

Now we are ready to make the dough. Always refer to the recipe below
for the detailed instruction. Watch the cooking video that I included in
this recipe post to guide you further.
Activate the yeast and feed it. Do this by pouring yeast into a bowl of
warm water and add sugar. Yeast is a living organism that feeds with
sugars and starches. This ingredient helps make our siopao asado bun
rise and get soft.
The entire process can be overwhelming to newbies. Try to group

related steps together to make it simpler. It is important to have a clear
understanding of what needs to be done and the expected result. Let’s
treat the yeast activation process as an example. Treat it as a mini
process within the entire dough making procedure.
Now that you have the yeast ready, it is time to combine the base
ingredients of the dough. These are flour, baking powder, shortening,
and the yeast mixture. Mix everything together and then knead
afterwards. Kneading is the name of the process when making dough.
The basic dough ingredients are mixed together by hand until dough is
formed. This can also be done easily by using a stand mixer with
dough hooks attached.
Kneading can be very tiring. Take a rest. Let the dough that you
kneaded rest as well. 1 hour should be enough to regain your strength.
It is also enough for the dough to rise.
We are almost done with the dough. Knead it some more after it rose,
and then cut into individual portions. Flatten these portions. That’s it!
Assembling Siopao and Steaming
I strongly suggest watching the video below see how this is done. The
idea is to put the meat filling between the flattened dough and secure
it. This might be tricky at first, but you will get used to it.
Steam the siopao for fifteen minutes. Do not forget to make your
homemade siopao sauce.
You can enjoy this delicious Siopao Asado anytime of the day. It can be
eaten for breakfast, lunch, snack, and even dinner. I know that its
cumbersome to prepare siopao manually. Kneading takes-up time and
energy. You can always knead the dough using a heavy duty stand
mixer to avoid exerting too much effort. The effect will pretty much be
the same.
Siopao Filling
Apart from siopao asado, there are many other variations of siopao
that have become popular in Filipino cuisine.
Typically, siopao comes in two specific variations: either you get the
siopao asado, or the siopao bola-bola. Instead of just using sweet
pork, siopao bola-bola is a combination of minced meat, Chinese
sausage, and salted eggs. This gives it a saltier, more savory flavor
than siopao asado, but is still delicious in its own way.
Other variations include Chicken Pao (which includes –– you guessed
it –– barbecued chicken!), and Cuapao, which is a combination of both
meat and vegetables. But siopao is not just limited to savory meat
fillings. Over time, others have also begun to make sweet-filled siopao,
without meat! One popular example is siopao with sweet monggo
filling. Unlike its siopao asado counterpart, this sweet dimsum is filled
with red bean. This makes it a tasty snack or even a heavy dessert.
No matter what you put in your siopao as filling, you’re always bound
to get a compact, delicious dish bursting with flavor. What kind of
siopao do you like best?
The perfect pair
What’s your favorite thing to pair with siopao asado? For many, the
ideal companion to the steamed bun is a nice, hot bowl of beef mami.
My Bulalo Beef Mami (https://panlasangpinoy.com/bulalo-beef-mami/)
puts a spin on the classic beef mami by utilizing beef shank, which
makes the soup even richer and more flavorful. With meat that
practically melts off the bone, mami and siopao asado are delicious
together, especially on long, rainy days. If you aren’t a beef fan, you can
also have Chicken Mami (https://panlasangpinoy.com/chicken-mami-
recipe/), which also works just as well.
Because siopao asado can be seen as a kind of dimsum, it would also
be good to eat with other dimsum and dumplings, and street food
inspired by our Chinese influences. Many people also enjoy siopao
asado with pork siomai (https://panlasangpinoy.com/pork-siomai-
recipe/), another dimsum packed with flavor and served with a
delicious toyomansi mix. You can also deep fry your siomai
(https://panlasangpinoy.com/deep-fried-siomai-wonton-recipe/), if
you’re looking for a different type of texture.
Even fast food restaurants have started serving combo meals of

siopao asado, noodle soups and dimsum for people to enjoy
altogether. Making these dishes at home might take extra time, but the
end product is always worth it: now you have a delicious merienda
spread you can share and enjoy with your family!
Store and save your siopao asado
Did you make too much siopao asado? Normally you don’t even notice
that you’ve scarfed down piece after piece, but after a while the
combination of bread and meat can get quite heavy. Here are some
tips on how to store your siopao asado for the next time you get a
craving!
Make sure to save your siopao asado in a container with a tightly

sealed lid. Once in the refrigerator, you can keep your siopao asado for
about 3 days.
If you’re keeping them in the freezer, however, they can last even longer
–– up to two months! And reheating them is no trouble at all! Wrap a
damp towel around them and heat it in the microwave for a few
minutes on high, and they’ll come out good as new.
You can enjoy siopao asado any time from the comfort of your own
home! Try this great siopao asado recipe today!
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Siopao Asado Recipe

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

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

Siopao asado’s name literally translates to “hot bun,” a reference to the

Warm, sweet, and filling, siopao asado is the Filipino version of

How to Cook Siopao Asado

Cook the Sweet Meaty Asado Filing

Make Siopao Dough

The entire process can be overwhelming to newbies. Try to group

The perfect pair

Even fast food restaurants have started serving combo meals of

Store and save your siopao asado

Make sure to save your siopao asado in a container with a tightly

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