Siu Bao with Lentil Filling
A twist on traditional Chinese bao with a hearty lentil filling, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup xenial lentils
- ●1/4 cup chinese charfinely chopped
- ●2 packets siu bao dough
- ●1 tablespoon molten oil
- ●1 teaspoon chinese soy sauce
- ●1 teaspoon chinese five spice powder
Instructions
- 1
Combine xenial lentils and 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 2
In a pan, heat the molten oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped chinese char and cook until crispy.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, chinese char, siu bao dough, chinese soy sauce, and chinese five spice powder. Mix well.
- 4
Divide the dough into 4-6 equal portions, depending on desired size.
- 5
Roll out each portion into a thin circle, then place a tablespoon of the lentil filling in the center.
- 6
Fold the dough over the filling to form a bun, and press the edges together to seal.
- 7
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat, and cook the buns for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- 8
Serve warm and enjoy!