Have you eaten a Siopao or steamed bun before?
By Thelma
@thelme55 (77602)
Germany
April 10, 2019 3:31pm CST
The other day, I was craving for siopao. Siopao is a Filipino steamed bun filled with pork or chicken stew and boiled egg. I couldn't buy it here and so I just made my own Siopao.
I remember in the 80's and in the 90's that I was making a lot of Siopao for myself and for my Filipina friends who visited me. Making Siopao is a lot of work and so I made a dozen or 2 for freezing just in case I was craving again.
So it was more that a decade that I have not made this food. I was glad I still know how to make these steamed buns. I gave 2 pieces to my Pinay friend and she told me I could make some for sell. Yay! That would be great.
Anyway, I would love to make some more next week as what I have made were all eaten fast.
So how was your day/evening?
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@louievill (28849)
• Philippines
11 Apr 19
I had eaten the original Siopao at Ma Mon Luk, birthplace of the original Filipino Siopao and mami in Manila. We always ate there when I was a kid and up to my teens. I could understand your craving lol!
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@louievill (28849)
• Philippines
13 Apr 19
@thelme55 I chose this article, it's a good read to know the history of Siopao and Mami as we know it now and how it arrived in our country from China, hope you have a good time reading it to fully appreciate the siopao that you are making or will be makeing. I come from a family that use to own shops in Manila that's why we use to frequent this place in Quiapo.
https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/modern-living/2017/01/27/1666130/ma-mon-luk-still-home-best-value-mami-and-siopao
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@hereandthere (45635)
• Philippines
13 Apr 19
@thelme55 maybe it's because you were born and raised in mindanao, not in metro manila, so you're not familiar with ma mon luk
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@thelme55 (77602)
• Germany
12 Apr 19
Where is that Ma Mon Luk @louievill? This is the second time in the comments that I heard this word. Thanks.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
10 Apr 19
You enjoy cooking and baking, Ms. Thelma, so why not take orders for siopao? You should set a minimum number for one to order of course :) "Hobby na, money pa" hehehe! When we were small kids, my mother used to make siopao too :)
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
14 Apr 19
@thelme55 You'll not get old fast, Ms. Thelma, because you're always busy and you enjoy what you do. Enjoy and have a Blessed Palm Sunday :)
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@thelme55 (77602)
• Germany
14 Apr 19
@sunrisefan thank you. Maybe when it comes to my mental condition I don't get old but physically, yes. Have a blessed Palm Sunday to you, too.
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@thelme55 (77602)
• Germany
13 Apr 19
Hahaha
. I like that slogan. Lol. I will of course make for orders @sunrisefan. Really? My mother only made bibingka, suman, Biko and some food I can't remember the names. They were all delicious.
. I like that slogan. Lol. I will of course make for orders @sunrisefan. Really? My mother only made bibingka, suman, Biko and some food I can't remember the names. They were all delicious.1 person likes this
@LadyDuck (476031)
• Italy
12 Apr 19
@florelway Yes I liked, I do not eat burgers, I do not like. I eat minced meat patties but in a dish with vegetables and potatoes, never in a bun.
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@florelway (23358)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
12 Apr 19
Do you like them? Which one is better for you siopao or burgers?
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@florelway (23358)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
12 Apr 19
Wow, it's not an easy thing to do just making the dough is already lot of effort.
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@thelme55 (77602)
• Germany
12 Apr 19
Not really a lot of effort for me as I love baking and cooking. When I was in the Philippines for a few months, I only had to go to the mall or chow king to eat Siopao but here in Germany, nobody is selling it. So, I have to make my own @florelway.
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@thelme55 (77602)
• Germany
12 Apr 19
@florelway where is that Mamonluk? I have not heard of that.
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@florelway (23358)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
12 Apr 19
@thelme55 had you been to mamonluk? For me they still have one of the best siopaos.
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@rsa101 (38755)
• Philippines
11 Apr 19
Siopao when I was young was like the Hamburger of today. When we don't have those hamburger before Siopao was very popular back then. I remember my father would buy one for each of us and bring that to movie house to eat it there. I would eat one and would fill my tummy quite ok.
But now looks like Hamburger is the thing of the day as Siopao is not that popular except of course if you are in a Chinese Restaurant.
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@rsa101 (38755)
• Philippines
15 Apr 19
@thelme55 Actually I am not a fan of hamburgers as well since I grew up with this food before. But as I visited my city it is now hamburgers are sold more as many contemporary restos would offer hamburgers than siopao. But still there are those old fashioned chinese restaurant that still sell this in the city.
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@thelme55 (77602)
• Germany
13 Apr 19
Yes, it was like that when I was young, too but I would want Siopao more than hamburger. In fact, I only eat hamburger when I am so hungry and no other food to eat nearby @rsa101. I can't remember when was the last time I have eaten hamburger.
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@snowy22315 (191014)
• United States
10 Apr 19
I might have eaten similar things, and not known what they were called. They do look delicious!
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@thelme55 (77602)
• Germany
12 Apr 19
Maybe you have @snowy22315. They are delicious. Thanks.
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@hereandthere (45635)
• Philippines
12 Apr 19
it's amazing you still remember how to make them.
you accepted cake orders when you were here in pinas, right, so now you can do the same there in germany but with pinoy food.
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@thelme55 (77602)
• Germany
12 Apr 19
Yes, it was amazing indeed @hereandthere. You are right. My friend and I are already making longganisa for orders and making Siopao will add to it.
Is it not great?
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@hereandthere (45635)
• Philippines
13 Apr 19
@thelme55 longganisa is a great idea! they can have it with rice, with bread/mayo/lettuce/tomato or even add it to pasta. how did you learn to make longganisa? is it skinless?
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@thelme55 (77602)
• Germany
13 Apr 19
@hereandthere yes, it is skinless. I learned to cook Filipino food when I got married. I bought a Filipino cookbook in 1983 when I went home for 3 weeks. That's how I learned making skinless longganisa, Siopao and other Pinoy food. Mind you, when I got married and far away from home, I only know how to cook tinola and Inon-onan (fish cook in vinegar.) My cravings of Filipino food away from the Philippines taught me how to cook.
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@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
10 Apr 19
Yeah, I enjoy eating siopao. I hate the paper at the bottom though.
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@hereandthere (45635)
• Philippines
13 Apr 19
yes, when you forget to peel it off because you're raring to eat it! hahaha!
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@thelme55 (77602)
• Germany
13 Apr 19
I supposed because you forgot and had eaten the paper underneath the Siopao @simplfred
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@thelme55 (77602)
• Germany
13 Apr 19
@hereandthere it happened to me every time I went home in Pinas and have not eaten Siopao for a few years.
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
16 Apr 19
not tried them but they sound great
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@thelme55 (77602)
• Germany
16 Apr 19
Yes, they are great but you see, it is a matter of taste. Thanks @arthurchappell
@psanasangma (7669)
• India
3 Aug 19
Would love to try? May you please share me how to make Siopao?
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@thelme55 (77602)
• Germany
7 Aug 19
@psanasangma Here is the link I got online for Siopao
Get ready to stuff and steam these tasty buns! Ingredients— For the dough: 2 ½ cups flour 2 tsp yeast 2 tbsp granulated sugar 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp Koshe...
@Letranknight2015 (52268)
• Philippines
17 Apr 19
Not much, they're too expensive for me I just prefer rice and viand.
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@Tampa_girl7 (52596)
• United States
11 Apr 19
I'd love to try one. They sound delicious.
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@thelme55 (77602)
• Germany
13 Apr 19
Yes, you can try @Tampa_girl7. I will find a link how you can do it.
@thelme55 (77602)
• Germany
13 Apr 19
Here is how to make it @Tampa_girl7
Get ready to stuff and steam these tasty buns! Ingredients— For the dough: 2 ½ cups flour 2 tsp yeast 2 tbsp granulated sugar 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp Koshe...
@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
10 Apr 19
I have never had sioao before, it sounds amazing! I had steamed buns before but they were a Japanese steamed bun with red bean paste and they were amazing!
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@thelme55 (77602)
• Germany
12 Apr 19
Siopao is just like the Japanese steamed buns but the filling is very different @DesirousDreamer. Usually the Japanese and Chinese steamed buns are sweet but the Filipino steamed buns are mostly filled with fried pork or chicken meat and egg slices. Thanks for commenting. Happy weekend.
@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
18 Apr 19
@thelme55 I thought so! Maybe I will get to try it someday haha but now I really want a Japanese steamed bun, they are so squishy and amazing
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