Puto Pao Recipe the siopao filling can be either pork or chicken. It mainly depends on what you prefer. The puto’s softness delightfully complements and balances the savory taste of the filling. The muffin-like buns perfectly blend in with the sweetened porkflakes that make up the filling which is locally called Asado.
All flavors are equally indulging. But if you want to create your own, better stick to your favorite flavor first. In some instances, people put a thin slice of cheese on top alongside some salted eggs for a perfect blend.You are free to craft your very own version and experiment on some other relevant additions you could mix in.
To get started, here’s an easy-to-follow recipe with simple ingredients that can help you come up with delicious Puto Pao you can serve for your family or guests. If you manage to perfect it, you can even get serious with it and make a business out of it. Whether it’s for leisure or for livelihood, this recipe can be a good start.
Making this Puto Pao Recipe is not rocket science if you made puto in the past, I am sure you can do this the only difference is adding a filing inside and that's it you can however add some twist to your liking.
For example adding chicken instead of pork, adding custard filling instead of meat or even vegetables whatever satisfies your craving. Thanks for subscribing to our channel and please do not forget to rate this Puto Pao Recipe.
Recipe
Puto Pao Recipe
Ingredients
Asado Filling
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion
- ½ kg pork
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp corn starch dissolve in ¼ cup water
Rice Cake
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup white sugar
- 4 tbsp baking powder
- 2 ½ cup water
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 pcs salted duck egg
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium heat, add the cooking oil, sauté the garlic and onion until soft and translucent. Add the pork and cook for 7 minutes or until lightly brown.
- Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture then season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 1 minute or until the sauce thickened. Remove from the pan, let it cool and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, butter and milk. Gradually add the water while continuously stirring until well blended.
- Prepare the molders and grease with vegetable oil or melted butter. Pour about 1 tablespoon of batter mixture on each mold.
- Then, put a teaspoonful of asado filling on each mold. Add some more batter up to ¾ full and top with a slice of salted duck egg.
- Place in a steamer basket and steam for 10-15 minutes over boiling water. Remove from the steamer and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Gently loosen the Puto Pao from mold and serve.
Shellamar says
Hello po maam Jen hoping and waiting for your siopao recipe and procedure please .
Sharon says
Thanks for the recipe
Riz says
How many puto does this recepi yields? Since it has 4 cups of flour used. How come there is no regular egg added into the batter for puto?
Jenalyn Rose Forbes says
You can make more than 20 pieces of puto pao with this recipe.
Pmf says
Depends on what size of mold your using. Standard size mold would make 50 to 55 pieces of Puto.
Pierangelo Llamas says
What size .mold should I get? Please help. Thank you.
Anne says
Is there a way I could use the oven instead of a steamer?
Jenalyn Rose Forbes says
Hi Anne,
We haven't tried baking this and unfortunately we cannot advise.
Zorayda Fox says
I can’t find salted duck eggs what is the alternative? Can I also add Chinese sausage?
Jenalyn Rose Forbes says
Hi Maria,
Regular egg should work or just ditch it out.
Yes you may put whatever your heart desires.
Alex Blanza says
sure will try this one, hope to be able to make it right, Thanks!
Jhezz Delgado says
Hi i really wanted to learn more about cooking desserts that i can do to start a small business.. Can you help and teach me more about cooking desserts without baking coz i dont have an oven to start with. Thank you very much and more power..
michelle fernando says
Excellent very helpful for me to start the small business!!!