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Spelt Biscuits
Side Dish American

Spelt Biscuits

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in butter with 2 knives or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually stir in milk until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. You may need to adjust the amount of milk. Turn dough out onto a floured surface; pat until about 1-inch thick. Cut into biscuits and place on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms are golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.

By Joy

Carrot Souffle with Brown Sugar
Side Dish

Carrot Souffle with Brown Sugar

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
75 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a stockpot of salted water to a boil. Cook carrots until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and drain well.
  3. 3 Place carrots in a food processor with the margarine, and pulse to puree. Add the eggs, brown sugar, flour, baking powder, and baking soda, and process until smooth.
  4. 4 Pour carrot mixture into a 1quart, round baking dish. Place the dish inside a larger dish with 1 inch of water to prevent burning bottom of casserole.
  5. 5 Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until firm.

By Deanna

Irish Soda Bread with Buttermilk
Side Dish

Irish Soda Bread with Buttermilk

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (191 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Mix flours, rolled oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix buttermilk and melted butter together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Make a small well in the flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk-butter mixture. Stir together with a wooden spoon until well combined.
  4. 4 Turn the dough out on a generously floured surface and knead into a smooth, round loaf. Place on the cookie sheet and cut a shallow X into the top of the dough.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 1 hour. Carefully tap the bottom of the loaf; it should sound hollow. Cool on a baking rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

By Smart Cookie

Cottage Cheese Perogies
Side Dish American

Cottage Cheese Perogies

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cottage cheese, egg yolks, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Whisk flour, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and baking powder together in a separate bowl. Add cold water and oil; mix or knead into a smooth dough.
  3. 3 Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface; cut into 3-inch circles using a glass, can, or cookie cutter. Place a spoonful of cottage cheese filling onto each circle. Fold in half and pinch edges together to seal.
  4. 4 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Carefully drop pierogies into water; cook until they float, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from water with a slotted spoon; place on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet to drain.

By BRIDY

Lemon Crumb Muffins
Side Dish

Lemon Crumb Muffins

3.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with parchment paper liners.
  2. 2 Stir sugar, flour, and oats together in a small bowl until combined. Work butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles damp sand. Set the topping aside while you prepare the muffin batter.
  3. 3 Stir together applesauce, sugar, egg, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Add lemon juice and sour cream and stir until combined. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir everything together until just combined.
  4. 4 Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each halfway. Sprinkle the topping on each muffin until completely covered.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before serving.

By thedailygourmet

Basic Corn Muffins
Side Dish American

Basic Corn Muffins

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a muffin pan or line with paper muffin liners.
  2. 2 Mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl, mix together
  3. 3 Add egg, oil, and milk; stir gently to combine.
  4. 4 Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  6. 6 Enjoy!

By Doug Matthews

Summer Squash Puffs
Side Dish American

Summer Squash Puffs

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep, heavy skillet or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place squash in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, then mash.
  3. 3 Combine 2 cups mashed squash, onion, and eggs in a bowl. Combine flour, muffin mix, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl; stir in squash mixture until thoroughly combined.
  4. 4 Drop fritter mixture by rounded tablespoons into the hot oil; fry until evenly brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.

By JEANJELLYBEAN

Keto Tortillas
Side Dish Mexican

Keto Tortillas

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine almond flour, coconut flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until well combined. Pour apple cider vinegar into mixture and blend until smooth. Beat egg and water in a small bowl; add egg mixture to the food processor, 1 tablespoon at a time, and blend until a sticky dough ball is formed.
  2. 2 Place dough on a surface sprinkled with almond flour and knead until soft, about 2 minutes. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and let it stand for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Divide dough into 8 equal balls; roll out each ball into a 5-inch disc between 2 sheets of parchment paper.
  4. 4 Heat an iron skillet over medium-high heat and grease with cooking spray. Place dough disc in the hot skillet for just 5 seconds; flip it immediately with a spatula, and cook until lightly golden, about 40 seconds. Flip and cook for another 40 seconds.

By Fioa

Cheddar Cheese Muffins
Side Dish American

Cheddar Cheese Muffins

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup jumbo muffin tin.
  3. 3 Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in a large mixing bowl. Stir in Cheddar.
  4. 4 Add yogurt, eggs, and melted butter; stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Spoon into the prepared muffin cups.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the tops just start to lightly brown, 18 to 20 minutes.

By Whitney Carson

Old-Fashioned Onion Rings
Side Dish American

Old-Fashioned Onion Rings

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Slice onion into 1/4-inch-thick rings. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Place a wire rack over a sheet of aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Prepare breading station by setting out 3 wide, shallow dishes. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in the first dish. Whisk milk and egg together in the second dish. Place bread crumbs in the third dish.
  4. 4 Dip each onion ring into the flour mixture, turning several times until fully coated with flour.
  5. 5 Transfer to the egg mixture and use a fork to turn until coated. Lift onion with the fork and shake gently so excess liquid drips back into the dish.
  6. 6 Place onion in the bread crumbs and turn several times to coat, scooping crumbs over the ring if necessary.
  7. 7 Lift again with the fork, tap any excess bread crumbs back into the dish, and place on the wire rack while you prepare the remaining onion rings.
  8. 8 Deep-fry 3 to 4 onion rings at a time in the preheated oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels while you deep-fry the remaining rings.
  9. 9 Sprinkle with seasoning salt before serving.

By JeanieMomof3

Crispy Thin Fried Green Tomatoes
Side Dish American

Crispy Thin Fried Green Tomatoes

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep fryer to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk flour, cornflakes, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and sugar together in a shallow dish until well combined. Pour milk into a separate shallow dish.
  3. 3 Gently press 1 tomato slice into flour mixture to coat on both sides; shake off excess. Dip into milk; press into flour mixture again. Place in a single layer on a plate; do not stack. Repeat with remaining tomato slices.
  4. 4 Lower tomato slices carefully into the hot oil in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining tomato slices.

By Angela Stinnett

Zucchini Soufflé
Side Dish American

Zucchini Soufflé

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Sift flour and baking powder together into a bowl. Mix in eggs and oil, then stir in zucchini and onion. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika and garnish with parsley.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

By SARINAW

Plantain Corn Muffins
Side Dish American

Plantain Corn Muffins

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 16 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  2. 2 Stir flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Whisk milk, plantains, oil, eggs, and butter together in a separate bowl; stir in flour mixture until just combined. Do not overmix batter. Rest batter at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden and tops spring back when lightly pressed, 15 to 18 minutes.

By Pixelsicle

Habanero Honey Sweet Corn Cake
Side Dish Mexican

Habanero Honey Sweet Corn Cake

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously butter a 9-inch pie dish.
  2. 2 Combine fresh corn kernels, habanero pepper, eggs, water, and honey in a bowl. Puree with an immersion blender until almost smooth.
  3. 3 Add flour, melted butter, cornmeal, salt, and baking powder; whisk until combined.
  4. 4 Transfer mixture into the greased pie dish. Shake gently to settle mixture into the dish.
  5. 5 Bake in the center of the preheated oven until golden brown and a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes.
  6. 6 Let cool until warm or room temperature before garnishing and serving.

By John Mitzewich

Mom's Zucchini Pancakes
Side Dish American

Mom's Zucchini Pancakes

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Blot grated zucchini with paper towels to remove moisture.
  3. 3 Stir zucchini, eggs, and green onion together in a large bowl. Mix flour, Parmesan cheese, baking powder, salt, and oregano together in a separate bowl; stir into zucchini mixture until batter is just moistened.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop rounded spoonfuls of zucchini batter into hot oil; pan-fry until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  5. 5 Drain zucchini pancakes on a paper towel-lined plate; serve warm.

By Suefood

Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits
Side Dish American

Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Whisk flour, Cheddar cheese, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Combine milk, ⅓ cup softened butter pieces, and egg in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture until just combined and chunky, being very careful not to overmix.
  4. 4 Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, stir 2 tablespoons melted butter, parsley, and garlic powder together in a small bowl; brush over top biscuits.
  7. 7 Return biscuits to the oven; continue baking until golden brown, about 5 minutes more. Serve warm.

By cookingmaniac

Knedliky — Czech Dumpling with Sauerkraut (Zeli)
Side Dish American

Knedliky — Czech Dumpling with Sauerkraut (Zeli)

4.4

Prep
45 min
Cook
55 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sugar together in a large bowl; make a well in the center.
  2. 2 Pour 1 cup milk and eggs into well; stir to blend, adding more milk to make a moist, battery dough, unlike pancake batter. Beat dough for at least 200 strokes, using a sturdy wooden spoon, rolling it over and over in the bowl until smooth and an occasional bubble appears on the surface. Add bread cubes; stir into dough until they disappear.
  3. 3 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place dough onto a cheesecloth or white cotton cloth; form into a loaf shape. Wrap cloth around loaf; tie ends.
  4. 4 Place loaf into boiling water; cook 45 minutes, flipping loaf halfway. Remove loaf from water, unwrap, and cover with a tea towel; set aside for 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Cook bacon in a small skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Reserve drippings.
  6. 6 Add sauerkraut to a saucepan with enough water to cover surface; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add bacon; season with caraway seeds, salt, and black pepper. Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; stir into sauerkraut. Simmer about 3 minutes.
  7. 7 Slice dumpling loaf. Drizzle servings with reserved drippings; serve with sauerkraut.

By Allrecipes Member

Caribbean Zucchini Bread
Side Dish Caribbean

Caribbean Zucchini Bread

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  2. 2 Whisk all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Beat brown sugar, white sugar, bananas, eggs, oil, applesauce, and vanilla together in a separate large bowl. Stir flour mixture into banana mixture. Fold zucchini, walnuts, and coconut into batter until well combined; divide between the prepared pans.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool loaves in the pans for 25 minutes before removing from the pans and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

By tahoegirl

Tea Cakes
Dessert Chinese

Tea Cakes

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Beat butter and sugar in a bowl until creamy. Stir in flour, vanilla extract, baking powder, and baking soda until dough is well mixed. Drop spoonfuls of dough 2-inches apart onto prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes.

By BeckyL

Chinese Steamed Cake
Dessert Chinese

Chinese Steamed Cake

4.1

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Arrange a large bamboo steamer or a large vegetable steamer over simmering water. Make sure it is large enough to hold the baking pan. Line a 9 inch square pan with waxed paper.
  2. 2 Separate the eggs. Place the yolks in a large bowl along with the sugar and water. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture has increased about three times in volume. Whisk together the flour and the baking powder; sift this over the egg mixture, and fold in gently. Blend in the extract.
  3. 3 Whip the egg whites in a clean bowl to stiff, not dry, peaks. Fold into yolk base. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and smooth out to edges. Rap the pan on the counter to get rid of large air bubbles.
  4. 4 Place the pan into the steamer. Cover the top of the steamer with a kitchen towel, and place the lid on top; the towel will absorb any steam that collects on top from dripping onto the cake. Steam for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioner's sugar.

By Kevin Ryan

Golden Sesame Balls
Appetizer Chinese

Golden Sesame Balls

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sugar and shortening in a bowl to make a paste. Add rice flour, baking powder, and ice water and mix everything into a dough ball. Wrap in plastic film and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove dough from fridge and separate into 6 equal portions. Roll into balls and flatten the balls into thin disks. Portion lotus paste into 6 equal parts and roll into small balls. Set a lotus paste ball in the center of the flattened dough disks and wrap dough around the lotus paste. Roll between the palms of your hands until all the seams are gone and no lotus paste is showing.
  3. 3 Pour sesame seeds onto a saucer and roll finished balls in the sesame seeds. Roll balls between your palms one more time to make sure sesame seeds stick.
  4. 4 Pour oil into a pot and heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drop balls into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the hot oil with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb the excess oil
  5. 5 Serve - be careful! The lotus paste inside the balls will be very hot.

By imperiallamianchi

Chinese Sticky Rice Cake
Dessert Chinese

Chinese Sticky Rice Cake

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. 2 Mix together milk, rice flour, sugar, canola oil, and baking powder in a large bowl until combined. Stir in beaten eggs until incorporated. Pour mixture into the prepared baking pan.
  3. 3 Drop small spoonfuls of red bean paste into batter, 1 to 2 inches apart; make sure red bean paste is covered by batter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

By Mom2MMJ

Bolo Bao (Chinese Pineapple Buns)
Chinese

Bolo Bao (Chinese Pineapple Buns)

Prep
45 min
Cook
15 min
Total
220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, lukewarm water, and 1 cup lukewarm milk in a very large bowl. Add yeast and let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Add 2/3 cup melted butter and 2 eggs to the bowl with the yeast mixture and mix well. Add 7 cups flour, 1 cup at a time and mix in; when dough comes together, start kneading until elastic but still sticky. Cover the bowl and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
  3. 3 Divide dough into 36 equal pieces; cover and let buns rise for 1 hour more.
  4. 4 While buns rise, beat 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup butter together in a bowl. Add egg yolks, 4 tablespoons milk, and baking soda. Combine 2 cups flour and baking powder in a separate bowl; add to the sugar-egg yolk mixture. Refrigerate cookie topping at least 1 hour.
  5. 5 Flatten 1 bun in your palm; place a spoonful of red bean paste inside. Squeeze edges together to cover filling and roll bun back into a ball. Let filled buns rise again, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  7. 7 Divide cookie topping into 36 equal balls. Flatten the balls and use a knife to make shallow hash mark lines resembling pineapple skin on each. Place 1 topping on each bun and place them on a baking sheet.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

By Helen

Chinese Steamed Buns
Appetizer Chinese

Chinese Steamed Buns

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
285 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix together 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup warm water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar in a large bowl. Allow to sit for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix in remaining 1 ½ cups flour, remaining 1/2 cup warm water, 2 tablespoons sugar, vegetable oil, and salt. Knead until dough is smooth and elastic.
  4. 4 Transfer to a greased bowl, roll to coat with oil, and let sit until tripled in size, 2 ½ to 3 hours.
  5. 5 Punch down dough and spread out on a floured board. Sprinkle baking powder evenly on surface of dough; knead for 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Divide dough in half; set aside one half in a covered bowl. Divide remaining half into 12 equal pieces.
  7. 7 Shape each into a ball; transfer each ball to a small square of waxed paper with the smooth surface facing up. Repeat portioning and shaping with remaining dough half. Cover all 24 dough balls and let sit until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
  8. 8 Bring some water to a boil in a wok, then reduce heat to medium and keep water at a low boil. Place the steam plate on a small wire rack in the middle of the wok, leaving at least 2 inches of space between the plate and the wok. Working in batches, place buns on waxed paper squares onto the steam plate, leaving 1 to 2 inches between buns.
  9. 9 Cover and steam buns for 15 minutes. Carefully remove the lid, so condensation doesn't drip onto buns. Continue steaming remaining buns until all are cooked.

By Carol Chung Chi Wa

Easy Fried Chinese Chicken Balls
Dinner Chinese

Easy Fried Chinese Chicken Balls

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make batter: Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Drizzle in sesame oil. Gradually add water, whisking constantly until smooth; batter should be the consistency of cream. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Fill a deep pan or wok with oil and slowly heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Prepare chicken: Mix together cornstarch and white pepper in a large shallow dish. Dust chicken in cornstarch mixture, then dip into batter, evenly coating each piece.
  4. 4 Working in batches, fry coated chicken in hot oil until golden and no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Use a slotted spoon to remove fried chicken to a clean kitchen towel to drain.

By fa the wondercat

General Tao Chicken
Dinner Chinese

General Tao Chicken

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Coat chicken pieces with cornstarch in a bowl; set aside. Beat eggs, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until combined. Stir in flour and baking powder until no large lumps remain. Mix in chicken pieces until evenly coated.
  3. 3 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Cook chicken in hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink on the inside, about 12 minutes. Set chicken aside; keep warm.
  4. 4 Make sauce: Reduce heat to medium-high; add green onion, ginger, and sesame oil to the skillet. Cook and stir until onion is limp and ginger begins to brown, about 1 minute. Pour in water, sugar, and vinegar; bring to a boil
  5. 5 Dissolve cornstarch in soy sauce in a small bowl and stir into vinegar mixture along with oyster sauce and ketchup. Cook until sauce has thickened and is no longer cloudy. Stir in chicken; simmer until heated through.

By Mel

Chinese Pork Buns (Cha Siu Bao)
Dinner Chinese

Chinese Pork Buns (Cha Siu Bao)

4.0

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve 1/4 cup sugar in 1 3/4 cups warm water, and then add the yeast. Let stand for 10 minutes, or until mixture is frothy. Sift the flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Stir in 2 tablespoons shortening and the yeast mixture; mix well.
  2. 2 Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, and cover it with a sheet of cling wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 2 hours, or until it has tripled in bulk.
  3. 3 Cut the pork into 2 inch thick strips. Use fork to prick it all over. Marinate for 5 hours in a mixture made with 1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, and 1 teaspoon sweet soy sauce. Grill the pork until cooked and charred. Cut roasted port into 1/2 inch cubes.
  4. 4 Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, oyster sauce, and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Bring to the boil. Mix cornstarch with 2 1/2 tablespoons water; add to the saucepan, and stir until thickened. Mix in 2 tablespoons lard or shortening, sesame oil, and white pepper. Cool, and mix in the roasted pork.
  5. 5 Remove the dough from the bowl, and knead it on a lightly floured surface until it is smooth and elastic. Roll the dough into a long roll, and divide it into 24 pieces. Flatten each piece with the palm of the hand to form a thin circle. The center of the circle should be thicker than the edge. Place one portion of the pork filling in the center of each dough circle. Wrap the dough to enclose the filling. Pinch edges to form the bun. Let the buns stand for 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Steam buns for 12 minutes. Serve.

By Michelle Chen