China

Steamed Bread Dough (for Steamed Buns)

Sprinkle yeast over the water in a small bowl. Sprinkle on the sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir well. Place bowl in a warm place, such as a turned-off oven, until liquid has doubled in volume.

Meanwhile, place warm milk in a large bowl. Stir in the yeast mixture, then gradually add flour. When dough is stiff, turn out onto a floured board and knead until smooth, using flour as necessary.

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and place in a warm, undrafty area for 1-1/2 hours. Punch down dough, cover, then let sit for 1 more hour.

Turn out dough onto floured board. Divide dough in half, knead slightly, then form each half into a log about 2 inches thick. Cut logs into 1-inch pieces. Form each piece into a circle, rolling into a disc approximately 4 inches in diameter. Place about 2 tablespoons of filling in center, then gather up sides of disc and twist to seal. Place buns in bamboo steamer trays and let rise for about 45 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat water to a boiling in a wok to a level just below the bamboo steamer. Steam buns for 10 minutes then remove from heat.

See also Pork Filling for Steamed Buns and Roast Pork.

China

Chinese Cuisines and Customs

Chinese and Lunar New Year Handbook

from Kate's Global Kitchen:

• Asian New Year: Honoring the Kitchen God
• Feast of the Hungry Ghosts
• Wonton of Fun

Chinese Cookbooks

• Martin Yan's Chinatown Cooking
• Martin Yan's Feast
• Martin Yan's Invitation to Chinese Cooking
• Potsticker Chronicles by Stuart Chang Berman
• The Asian Grill by Corinne Trang
• The Chinese Kitchen by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo
• Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen by Grace Young

Chinese Recipes

• Almond Cookies
• Barbecued Spare Ribs
• Cantonese Roast "Drunken" Duck (Martin Yan)
• Cashew Shrimp
• Chicken Stock
• Chicken with Pine Nuts
• Chili Oil
• Chinese Cabbage with Dried Shrimp
• Cucumber Salad
• Egg Drop Soup
• Egg Rolls with Pork
• Fish with Black Bean Sauce
• Fried Rice
• Golden Meat-Filled Coins (Martin Yan)
• Hot and Sour Soup
• Minced Poultry with Walnuts in Lettuce Cups (Martin Yan)
• Miniature Spring Rolls (Martin Yan)
• Pork Filling for Steamed Buns
• Roast Pork
• Royal Lion's Head (Martin Yan)
• Seafood in an Orange Basket (Martin Yan)
• Steamed Bread Dough
• Steamed Fish with Sizzling Lemon Grass Oil (Martin Yan)
• Steamed Rice
• Stir Fried Bean Sprouts
• Stir Fried Snow Peas
• Tangerine Peel Beef (Martin Yan)
• Tomato Beef
• Wonton Soup

China on Wikipedia

Hong Kong on Global Gourmet's Destinations

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