1. Filling:
Marinate the chicken meat in (1) for 20 minutes. Heat the
pan then add oil; stir-fry the meat until it changes
color. Heat 4 tablespoons oil; stir-fry the green onions
and ginger root until they are fragrant. Add (2) and mix;
add (3) and bring to a boil. Add the meat and mix well.
Remove and allow to cool. |
2. Skin:
Prepare the leavened dough. Remove the risen dough from
the bowl and knead it on a lightly floured surface until
it is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too dry, add
water; if too sticky, add flour. Roll the dough into a
long roll and cut it into 24 pieces; flatten each
piece with the palm of the hand to form a thin circle. |
3. Place one portion of the filling on the
center of a dough circle. |
4. Wrap the dough to enclose the filling. |
5. Shape the dough circle by pleating and
pinching the edges to form the bun. |
6. Make the other buns in the same
manner. Let the buns stand for 10-30 minutes then steam
them for 10 minutes (See Method to Steam Snacks). Remove
and serve. |
7. Method to Steam
Snacks: Cover the snacks with a sheet of
plastic wrap; let the snacks stand for 10-30 minutes
depending on the weather. Do not let the snacks stand more
than 30 minutes or the dough will fall. |
8. Remove the sheet of plastic wrap.
Line a steamer with a damp cloth or pieces of paper, 1½" square, on which to set the
snacks. |
9. Always steam snacks over boiling
water, over high heat; otherwise the snacks will be
doughy. |