Easy recipe for Siopao Asado

Asado Filling

1. In a pan, heat cooking oil and sauté minced garlic and onion.

2. Add the sliced pork and stir-fry until it turns light brown or until cooked.

3. Add the soy sauce, pepper, salt, ketchup, sugar and star anise and add 2 cups of water and simmer for at least 45 minutes or until the meat is tender.

4. Add in the cornstarch mixture (2 tbsp of cornstarch stirred in 1/2 cup of water) and continue to stir until the sauce thickens.

5. Allow it to cool to make filling the dough simpler.

Dough

1. In a bowl of lukewarm water, combine yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar. Set aside for about 10 to 15 minutes.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, salt, and melted butter. Add the yeast mixture, then half of the flour and mix well before adding the remaining flour and letting it set for 20 minutes.

3. Add the remaining flour and mix until thoroughly combined. Knead on a floured board until smooth.

4. Form a ball out of the dough and set it in a greased bowl. Allow it to rise for 30 to 40 minutes in a warm location, covered with a moist cloth.

5. Punch down the dough, divide it into desired sizes, and form it into balls.

6. Flatten dough pieces with a rolling pin or by hand. Scoop a tablespoon of the prepared asado filling into the center along with the sliced hard-boiled egg. Twist the top to seal it, and then shape it into little balls.

7. Place a piece of clean wax paper at the bottom of the balls to prevent them from sticking to the steamer. Let it rise again for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

8. Steam for 10 to 15 minutes or until well cooked.

9. Serve and enjoy eating.