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Skin: mix flour, salt and sugar together, slowly pour in water and mix into a pliable dough, add shortening and knead well till smooth, cover and leave aside to prove till double in bulk. |
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Filling: Heat up oil, saut¨¦ sliced shallots till golden brown, remove, pour in mixed seasoning and cook till thick, dish up and mix with roasted pork, leave to cool and chill in fridge for 2 hours, divide into 16 portions. |
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Knead dough till smooth again, rest for 15 minutes and divide into 16 portions, form balls, flatten, roll into thin round piece, add filling and pinch to form pao shape, put aside to prove again before steaming, steam over high heat for 10 minutes, remove and serve hot. |
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