A lot of you have been clamoring for a siopao recipe. It’s been ages since I last cooked siopao. My recipe is based on”Favorite Filipino Recipes” by Pat Dayrit. The recipe is comprised of two parts: the dough and the filling. Let’s start with the dough first Dough 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon dry yeast 4 1/2 cups...

Another guest post from my sister Lorna is a recipe that made it to the finals during the RFM Corporation’s 25th Anniversary in 1983 is Chit Kiam Siopao. I am copying the recipe “as is” so substitute the ingredients accordingly. If you prefer, Asado Siopao, you can also follow this Asado Siopao Recipe. Dough: 2 tsps active dry yeast 1-1/2 cup...

My daughter took a bite from the asado siopao that her dad bought for her. “Can I take a photo first?”, I asked. My hubby goes, ” her teethmarks show”. This Asado siopao was bought from Emperor’s Palace restaurant in Binondo, Manila. I prefer the Asado siopao over the bola-bola especially if the filling contains salted egg. Commercial...