Homemade Char Siew Pau

[AwardUTube]

Go to YouTube search, and then search for the video called "Dim sum: a Cantonese tradition ", and take a look at the video at time 2 mins 10 seconds. The char siu bao in that Dim sum video is the real yumcha char siu bao - observe the texture and the way they split open during steaming.

[AwardUTube]

Good video, but these buns don't look that fluffy to me. These buns in the video have a tight surface, which appears to be different from the chinese yumcha restaurant char siew baos. The yumcha char siew baos are usually very fluffy looking, even on the outside. I'm sure that the texture of the best char siew baos are very much dependent on the quality of the flour used - not just on how the flour is kneaded etc.

[eujeeves]

What's the secret to making the bun soft and fluffy???

[shiningstar189]

@eujeeves they said it was a gluiton,

[santac1]

@eujeeves the fluffiness is caused by yeast and baking powder ,added to the flour.

[anuar824]

@eujeeves just after the first rise,  sprinkle 2 tablespoons of baking soda to the dough and then knead again for 3 minutes, then follow the instructions as usual, let rise cut, etc.

[loaugust]

Interesting video. The pleating is a little ugly.

[wantanmien]

Hi, I have various chinese recipes.

I also teach how to make char siu bau. Check out my channel when you have time!

[raztis1]

@wantanmien im looking for a recipe for the steamed buns that look like perfect white spheres and the bun is chewy but soft, and the filling is like sweet bean paste or custard, do you know what this is called or have any recipes for it?

[hantugaul7]

@raztis1 all steamed buns are basically have the same recipe, the fillings are optional, from meat, veggies and beans.

[gsolari63]

@raztis1 The sweet bean paste is made of black beans, molasses, clove, cinamon, and a little bit of pan roasted sesame seed.

[pinoyfighters]

first

[wtfidknoob]

whats is that called 24 ?

[HanTheRemix]

what is pau?

[squishinicci]

it means buns.

[ferretsrcrunchy]

@squishinicci Bao means buns. Pau is a bastardization, I guess.

[disturbedreaper]

breakfast food in asia made with either veg, meat or eaten plain.

[kashirakashira]

great recipe