Meatbun And What's In The Original Bakpao

What's in the Original Bakpao?

At first the most commonly used meat was pork. however, the baozi itself can be filled with other ingredients such as chicken meat, vegetables, sweet serikaya, soy bean butter, red bean butter, green bean butter, black bean butter, and so on, according to taste.

What Causes Bakpao Not To Inflate?

If the steamer is not hot enough, the buns will not expand when steamed. Also pay attention to the fire used. Do not use a fire that is too large, as a large fire produces a lot of steam and the buns can expand too quickly.

Why is it called Bakpao?

The word 'bak', which means meat in Hokkien, comes from the word 'rou' in mandarin. while the word 'pao' means a wrap made of flour dough. So, actually this naming comes from the bakpao recipe itself.

How long does it take to steam the dumplings?

The steaming time for the buns is about 15 minutes. do not be too long because it can make the skin of the buns turn yellow.

Ingredients

250 gr low protein flour
1 tsp instant yeast
3 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp double acting baking powder
140 ml of water
1 tbsp margarine
Blue, brown, red food coloring.
Filling: chocolate jam

How to make

1. Mix flour, yeast, sugar and baking powder, mix well then add water little by little. Knead until half smooth.
2. Add margarine, knead until smooth.
3. Divide into several parts, each adding dye, knead until smooth. Some parts leave white.
4. Weigh the blue dough per 35 grams, round it into a ball. Weigh the white dough per 15 g, round it round.
5. Take the blue dough, flatten it with the filling and round it again, slightly flatten it using the palm of your hand. Take the white dough, roll it thin, cover some of the blue dough.
6. Give the eyes using the white dough which is rolled and molded using the end of a straw. Nose and mouth using red dough, mustache using chocolate dough that is rolled thin and cut lengthwise.
7. Profing about 15 to 20 minutes.
8. Steam for 8-10 minutes on medium heat, the steamer has been preheated.
9. Turn off the stove, wait 4 minutes then open the lid of the steamer.
10. Bakpao ready to be served.