method
1. Dissolve the sugar in half the water then sprinkle into the yeast. Stir and leave for 10 - 15 minutes until the mixture is frothy.
2. Meanwhile sift the flour and salt together in a bowl and leave in a warm place or put into a food processor.
3. Stir in the yeast mixture with sufficient of the remaining water to make a soft but not sticky dough.
4. Knead for 1 minute in a food processor, or on a floured board by hand for 10 minutes.
5. Pop into a large, oiled plastic bag, seal the top and leave in a warm place until it doubles in size.
6. Knock out the air bubbles and knead again for 5 minutes or 30 seconds in the food processor.
7. Put the pork on a plate. Heat the oil and fry the garlic, then add pork, spring onions and crushed bean sauce (this can be done in a pestle and mortar).
8. Add sugar and thicken slightly with the cornflour paste. Draw from the heat and cool.
9. Divide the dough into 16 pieces; roll each out into 7.5 - 10 cm (3 - 4 in) rounds.
10. Place a spoonful of filling into the centre of each and gather up the sides and cover the filling. Twist the top to seal.
11. Set on cheesecloth or baking parchment in a steamer and leave to double in size.
12. Cook over fast-boiling water for 30 - 35 minutes or until done.
serving amount
makes 16
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