Salapow, Steam Buns, Dia Bao, or Dim Sum

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 15
Tasty Salapow recipe to treat your taste buds
in Steamed

Prep

45 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs pork ( chopped fine , or ground pork )
2 teaspoons fresh ginger ( grated )
20 ounces water chestnuts ( a 1 pound 4 ounce can , Supa says , except for fresh , bamboo shoots are too strong )
1 large onion ( chopped )
4 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon pepper ( freshly ground )
5 garlic cloves ( chopped )
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon sesame seed oil
32 ounces flour
2 cups milk
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 -8 tablespoons flour

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
604
Sugar
14g
Fat
20g
Salapow, also known as steam buns, dia bao, or dim sum, is a popular dish in Asian cuisine. These fluffy white buns are typically filled with savory meats or sweet custards, and steamed until cooked through. Salapow is enjoyed as a snack or meal, and can be found in many Chinese restaurants and street food stalls around the world.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl, mix together the pork, ginger, water chestnuts, onion, oyster sauce, pepper, garlic, salt, sweet soy sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil until well-combined.
2.Place the flour, milk, sugar, and vegetable oil in a separate mixing bowl and mix together to form a smooth dough.
3.Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until smooth and supple. Allow to rest for 10 minutes.
4.Cut the dough into small pieces, roll each into a ball, and flatten with a rolling pin.
5.Spoon the pork mixture into the center of each flattened dough circle and wrap the edges around the filling, pinching closed at the top to form a bun.
6.Place the buns on a steamer rack and steam for 20 minutes.
7.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

Salapow is a delicious and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed as a snack or meal.

The combination of savory pork and steamed bun is sure to delight your taste buds.

CONS

Salapow is a high calorie and high fat food, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It is also a time-consuming dish to prepare.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The pork in Salapow is a good source of protein, which is necessary for building and repairing tissues in the body.
The ginger in the recipe has been linked to reducing inflammation and aiding in digestion.

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