Puto Pao Recipe

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Puto Pao

[font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]Ingredients
[font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]Asado filling[/font][/font]

• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]1 lb. pork sliced into small pieces[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]1 teaspoon Knorr Liquid Seasoning[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]1 piece onion minced[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]3 tablespoons soy sauce[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]2 pieces star anise[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]1/4 cup brown sugar[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]3 tablespoons cooking oil[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]2 teaspoons cornstarch[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]Ground black pepper to taste[/font]

[font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,][size=medium][font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]Puto batter[/font]
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• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]1 cup water[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]2 cups all-purpose flour[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]2 cups cake flour[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]2 1/2 tablespoons baking powder[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]1 1/2 cups sugar[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]1/2 cup butter melted[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]1 piece egg[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]1 cup evaporated milk[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]2 cups water[/font]

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Instructions
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• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]Make the asado filling. Heat oil in a cooking pot. Saute onion until translucent.[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]Add pork. Cook until it turns light brown.[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]Pour-in soy sauce and water. Let boil.[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]Add star anise. Cook on low heat for 30 to 35 minutes.[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]Add sugar. Stir. Put-in Knorr liquid seasoning and ground black pepper.[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]Combine cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water. Mix well. Pour into the pot and cook until the sauce thickens. Set aside.[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]Start making the puto batter. In a large bowl, combine all purpose flour, cake flour, sugar, and baking powder. Mix well.[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]Add egg, evaporated milk, water, and butter. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]Pour about 1 tablespoons of batter mixture on each mold.[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]Put about 1 to 1/2 teaspoon of asado filling per mold. Add more batter until the mold is around 3/4 full.[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]Arrange the molds in a steamer. Steam for 2 to 3 minutes.[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]Top with a slice of salted duck egg. Continue steaming for 13 to 15 minutes.[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]Remove the molds from the steamer. Let it cool down.[/font]
  
• [font=-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,]Gently loosen the Puto Pao and remove from the mold. Arrange on a serving plate. Serve![/font]