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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 1 small carrot, finely diced
- 8 oz (225g) char siew (barbecued pork), cubed
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- ½ cup (75g) frozen green peas
- 1 tsp cornstarch mix with 2 tbsp water
- 2 green onion (spring onion), finely sliced
- Dough
- 3 (400g) cups bao flour or all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (35g) powdered sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp dry yeast granules
- 1 cup (240ml) warm water, about 110°F (43°C)
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 156g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 448 | |
| Calories from Fat 61 | 14% |
| Total Fat 6.91g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 0.63g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.15g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 445mg | 19% |
| Potassium 168mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 83.57g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.5g | 12% |
| Sugars 4.34g | 3% |
| Protein 11.36g | 18% |
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