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Char siu bao

caliking
caliking Posts: 19,780
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Can’t remember how long I’ve had this cook on my mind. 

Of course, needed char siu to begin with (posted recently). The dough comes together pretty simply. 20% cornstarch seems to be the key. 




 Turned out delicious :)


#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,714
    Look insanely good. Please share more about the cornstarch. 
    canuckland
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    I could eat a truckload of those.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,664
    Dude, you’re killing it lately.
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    Canugghead said:
    Look insanely good. Please share more about the cornstarch. 
    I remember reading somewhere that bao dough calls for ~20% cornstarch to get that silky, slightly chewy, texture. AP flour alone will likely make good bao, but not the texture I recall from dim sum places (and Poddar Court!). Couldn't find that particular recipe again, when it came time to make char siu bao, but found this one:

    https://www.hungryhuy.com/char-siu-bao/ 

    The texture in his pics seemed right, so ran with it. Used the KA pasta roller attachment to speed things up, which is why the bottom of the bao is of uniform thickness. I'm pretty sure I stole the KA roller idea from you, BTW =)

    Lastly, you do need to knead (ha!) the dough for a good 10 mins. More kneading= moar gluten development. Which is a good thing, in this case. 

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,737
    Looks OK I guess, for a butt doctor ;)
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,714
    Thanks, will share with swmbo, it's her territory  :)
    canuckland
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  • DainW
    DainW Posts: 159
    Damn that looks real good. 
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