Manapua

Name: Manapua
Ingredients: Bun; 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast; 3 tablespoons warm water; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 1/2 tablespoons solid shortening; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 6 cups flour; Filling; 1 1/4 cups canned ham, chopped; 1 link Chinese sausage, chopped (called lup chong); 1/2 cup bamboo shoot, chopped; 1/4 cup dried mushroom, chopped; 1/2 cup green onion, chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring

18 ingredients

1 steps

Ingredients

Bun
1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast
3 tablespoons warm water
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 tablespoons solid shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
6 cups flour
Filling
1 1/4 cups canned ham, chopped
1 link Chinese sausage, chopped (called lup chong)
1/2 cup bamboo shoot, chopped
1/4 cup dried mushroom, chopped
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon red food coloring

Directions

1

["Bun:", "In a custard cup, sprinkle the dry yeast over the 3 tablespoons of warm water and let stand until the yeast is softened.", "In a small saucepan, heat 11/2 cups water, solid shortening, salt and sugar. Stir until melted. Cool.", "Combine the softened yeast and shortening mixture in a large bowl.", "Add flour, 1 cup at a time mixing well after each addition. Knead until dough is stiff. Let rise until double in bulk, about 2 hours.", "Punch dough down and knead again.", "Cut into 2 inch balls and stuff with filling, making sure that there is no opening for the filling to fall out.", "Place on a small square of waxed paper (about 3\" X 3\""). Let rise for 11/2 to 2 hours.""