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Name: Authentic Singapore Pau (Steamed Buns)
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Singapore
Ingredients: *For the Dough:**; 500g all-purpose flour; 50g castor sugar; 1 teaspoon instant yeast; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon shortening (or lard); 250ml water (approx.); 1 teaspoon white vinegar; *For the Char Siu Filling (Savory):**; 300g char siu (barbecue pork), diced small; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons flour; 3 tablespoons oyster sauce; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons castor sugar; 200ml water (or char siu sauce); 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry); *For the Red Bean Filling (Sweet):**; 200g red beans (adzuki), soaked overnight; 200g castor sugar; 1 liter water; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Pau

🇸🇬 Singapore

Southeast Asia

Steamed buns filled with various sweet or savory fillings like char siu (barbecue pork) or red bean paste.

Dim Sum

Snack

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Steamed buns

sweet or savory fillings

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