Chan Pau (Luncheon Buns) Recipe
 Dim Sum Cuisines Recipes

Ingredients:

240 g
1/2 tsp
1 1/2 tsp
50 g
135 ml
30 g

Filling:
2 tbsp
1 big
300 g
3 big
50 g

Seasoning:
1 tbsp
1 tbsp
1 tsp
1 1/2 tbsp
1 tsp
1/8 tsp
1 tbsp

 

high protein flour, sifted with 1 tbsp custard powder
salt
instant yeast
castor sugar
water
butter or shortening

oil
Bombay onion, chopped
chicken, diced
mushrooms, soaked and diced
green peas

soy sauce
oyster sauce
dark soy sauce
sugar or to taste
sesame oil
pepper
corn flour mixed with 60 ml water for thickening

Method:

1. For the dough, mix and knead flour and salt till smooth and elastic. Cover and leave in a warm place until it has doubled in bulk. Punch down, knead again and divide into 50 g pieces. Shape into circles.

2. For the filling, heat oil and sauté chopped onions till fragrant. Add chicken and mushrooms and stir fry till meat is cooked. Add green peas and seasoning. Thicken with corn flour mixture. Taste and leave to cool.

3. Roll dough into 3mm thick, wrap up 1 tbsp filling, gather sides and pinch neatly. Put onto greased baking tin and leave to rise again.

4. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 220 deg C for about 12 - 15 minutes till golden brown.

Serves 8 - 10