tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post8250390086864727951..comments2024-03-02T23:09:55.577+13:00Comments on The Waitakere Redneck's Kitchen: Char Siew Pau ~ Steamed Barbecue Pork BunJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05662794902701078919noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post-12669709315818509242013-07-06T01:35:03.551+12:002013-07-06T01:35:03.551+12:00Can I use the dry yeast instead if I don't hav...Can I use the dry yeast instead if I don't have the double active yeast powder?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08878235096742949620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post-17878376535218433792012-10-10T05:54:02.648+13:002012-10-10T05:54:02.648+13:00Hello!
I just want to tell you that I made this j...Hello!<br /><br />I just want to tell you that I made this just now so people know that this is a legit recipe. It's the first time I've been happy about Pau! Other attempts just fail. <br /><br />The bun was a tad elastic but it tasted so good! :) <br /><br />I used pork instead or char siew. And also I forgot to add the baking powder, but it still got big. :)<br /><br />You will now be Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00982914750653817641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post-9830561286501833802012-05-26T19:46:44.431+12:002012-05-26T19:46:44.431+12:00Looks DeliciousLooks DeliciousBLUMIT - Blooming Your Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03560666360394798138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post-67864766064441680862011-12-28T20:52:45.628+13:002011-12-28T20:52:45.628+13:00Hi Kiwi'n Oz,
I believe it is the flour that ...Hi Kiwi'n Oz,<br /><br />I believe it is the flour that is causing it to be yellowish, unless you use bleached flour. <br />Glad you like the Waitakere pics. Thanks for the feedback.Sinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03113180634503410140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post-15043160478225522572011-12-28T01:47:35.460+13:002011-12-28T01:47:35.460+13:00Hi Sinner
I love your site but have only just now ...Hi Sinner<br />I love your site but have only just now made a recipe from it!<br />I made these steam buns last night (didn't take long to proof as I am in Perth.. 32 degrees yesterday!) and they turned out great. <br />Being in Oz I thought I might have a bit of trouble with the B Powder but buns came out light and fluffy (I actually just bunged the B Powder in with all the other dry ingred)Kiwi'n Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10359610249228015078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post-34538355093489080172011-05-07T07:29:08.360+12:002011-05-07T07:29:08.360+12:00Hey everyone!
Thank you Sinner for this great rec...Hey everyone!<br /><br />Thank you Sinner for this great recipe!<br />hmm.. im thinking about ghee as a substitution for shortening as im having a hard time finding it too!<br />anyone tried ghee?Cagenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post-21876912431805684392011-02-12T17:41:57.235+13:002011-02-12T17:41:57.235+13:00Hi Siew Ching,
I have no idea about the substitut...Hi Siew Ching, <br />I have no idea about the substitution but if you do experiment with it, would love to hear the outcome.Sinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03113180634503410140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post-39032950569391944682011-02-11T22:58:17.954+13:002011-02-11T22:58:17.954+13:00Hi Sinner
I've not receive your reply yet.
Are...Hi Sinner<br />I've not receive your reply yet.<br />Are you busy celebrating Chinese New Year? :)<br /><br />Hope to hear from you soon.<br />Siew ChingUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06799330887733959519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post-78051515506409102502011-01-26T06:22:54.209+13:002011-01-26T06:22:54.209+13:00Hi Sinner
Forgot to ask you a few more questions:
...Hi Sinner<br />Forgot to ask you a few more questions:<br />1) Can I use canola oil (healthier type :)) instead of shortening? If yes, do I still use warm water or cold? <br />2) What can I substituted for the peanut butter? Is a bit weird for me to put that...I've never thought of putting that into the char siew pau..<br />Thanks & Regards<br />Siew ChingUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06799330887733959519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post-48363740050375657922011-01-23T21:50:34.170+13:002011-01-23T21:50:34.170+13:00Hi Siew Ching,
Yes, flatten the balls. Cover them ...Hi Siew Ching,<br />Yes, flatten the balls. Cover them as long as you are still working on them. Dry cloth.Sinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03113180634503410140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post-28465542043707028322011-01-22T05:29:12.653+13:002011-01-22T05:29:12.653+13:00Hi Sinner
Regards to your Notes on shaping and ple...Hi Sinner<br />Regards to your Notes on shaping and pleating the pau. <br />My question is:<br />Do i need to flatten the 12 balls as per fig 3? If yes, cover them with a cloth (as per your notes) for how long? The cloth should be dry or wet?<br />Your reply is much appreciated.<br /><br />Regards<br />Siew ChingUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06799330887733959519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post-76805549424667025792010-09-24T16:01:09.266+12:002010-09-24T16:01:09.266+12:00Sorry Audrey, pretty hard to pin down why some rec...Sorry Audrey, pretty hard to pin down why some recipes works well for some but not others. Could be due to any number of variance - flour, brands, atmosphere etc.Sinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03113180634503410140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post-73776691995943860662010-09-22T16:33:59.532+12:002010-09-22T16:33:59.532+12:00Hi Sinner
Made the paus yesterday according to you...Hi Sinner<br />Made the paus yesterday according to your recipe but used milk and warm water (200 ml altogether). Used 1 and half tsp instant yeast. Tasted good but dough was elastic. Wonder what caused this.Thanks.Audreynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post-65791424576712790032009-05-13T21:09:00.000+12:002009-05-13T21:09:00.000+12:00Hi Denise,
I love egg tarts. But as I am the on...Hi Denise, <br /><br />I love egg tarts. But as I am the only one eating them, I can't try out those recipes too often. And it is not something that will keep well for next day. But one day when I have a real craving, I might give it another twirl.<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by.Sinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03113180634503410140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post-29306167712354034442009-05-13T16:11:00.000+12:002009-05-13T16:11:00.000+12:00Hi Sinner,
Thanks a lot for the video on how to pl...Hi Sinner,<br />Thanks a lot for the video on how to pleat 'pau'. Mine always 'hoi how' on steaming. Btw, have you tried making chinese egg custard tarts - the ones you get in yum char restaurants? Haven't had much success there.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07066363598224124851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post-20470175861409834992009-04-28T21:56:00.000+12:002009-04-28T21:56:00.000+12:00Hi CClarice,
You are more than welcome. Always h...Hi CClarice,<br /><br />You are more than welcome. Always happy to help if I can :)Sinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03113180634503410140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post-14474805785115022202009-04-28T21:55:00.000+12:002009-04-28T21:55:00.000+12:00Madimomi,
Yes, use the same quantity of active/in...Madimomi,<br /><br />Yes, use the same quantity of active/instant yeast in place of surebake yeast.<br /><br />I believe the pau will be just as soft without adding bread improver. Even though my yeast has bread improver, I am not adding more yeast than normal. I wouldn't go to the trouble of buying bread improver unless you already have some at home.Sinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03113180634503410140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post-43682593451899333782009-04-28T16:15:00.000+12:002009-04-28T16:15:00.000+12:00Hi Sinner,
I can't find Surebake yeast in USA...Hi Sinner, <br />I can't find Surebake yeast in USA. Will it be just as soft and fluffy using active/instant yeast (missing ingredient is bread improver)? Do I still use the same amount of active/instant yeast to replace Surebake? Should I also try to add bread improve too & if so, how much? Thx for answering the questions in advance.madimomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160691491144517314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post-47682113906421105572009-04-28T10:19:00.000+12:002009-04-28T10:19:00.000+12:00Hej Sinner
Thanks for going into such an extent o...Hej Sinner<br /><br />Thanks for going into such an extent of details on the bread maker. Really appreciate it. I will not rush myself into the purchase until I find the features that you recommended.<br /><br />Once again, thank you Sinner.<br /><br />CClariceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post-45992951895859847622009-04-26T21:34:00.000+12:002009-04-26T21:34:00.000+12:00Hi CClarice,
You have been a busy little beaver ;...Hi CClarice,<br /><br />You have been a busy little beaver ;) A breadmaker will be a great timesaver.<br /><br />When looking for a breadmaker the most important feature (in fact a must have) is an independent BAKE button. With this you then have the flexibility of delaying or pausing the baking until the dough have risen enough. When ready you can then press the Bake button to start the bakingSinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03113180634503410140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post-26489445516868043732009-04-26T09:37:00.000+12:002009-04-26T09:37:00.000+12:00Hello Again
I made this for my late supper.
Tu...Hello Again<br /><br />I made this for my late supper. <br /><br />Turned out quite okay although I hand kneaded the dough. I am sure the next attempt will be much better with a bread maker (my LK had promised to buy me one for my birthday present).<br /><br />Sinner, what features shall I look for in bread maker ?<br /><br />Thanks.<br />CClariceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post-21213371544135786882009-03-05T20:55:00.000+13:002009-03-05T20:55:00.000+13:00Hi greedy, Am so pleased your son thinks the pau w...Hi greedy, <BR/><BR/>Am so pleased your son thinks the pau was 'awesomemest'. lolSinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03113180634503410140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post-4207029663678489732009-03-05T17:44:00.000+13:002009-03-05T17:44:00.000+13:00hi sinner kids came home and ask wats for lunch. t...hi sinner kids came home and ask wats for lunch. they couldnt believe when i said char siew pau. yep and truly home make ones too. actually i was surprised myself tat it was so easy and of cos the appearance wasnt so perfect. but the taste was "awesomenest" said my son. the texture was really soft. the colour was abit yellowish but was ok wit me. thanks so much for sharing another great recipe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post-31015998700649730442009-01-10T20:55:00.000+13:002009-01-10T20:55:00.000+13:00Amy, Glad the video was of help. My pleating is o...Amy, <BR/>Glad the video was of help. My pleating is only passable. hahaSinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03113180634503410140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21839762.post-952259340014102712009-01-10T02:43:00.000+13:002009-01-10T02:43:00.000+13:00Hello,Thank you for your video clip on pleating pa...Hello,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your video clip on pleating pau. It was definitely helpful!<BR/><BR/>My 1st 5 pau turned out hideous! But the next five was much better, but it still cannot be compared to yours. Looks like I have to pleat many more to achieve the same standard.Amy Gohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07817230080676949461noreply@blogger.com