Bánh bao

Instructions

1. Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt, then add the lukewarm water and oil. Knead for 10 minutes until you have a smooth, elastic dough.
2. Cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour, until it has doubled in size.
3. Fry the shallots in the oil, add the minced pork, soy sauce, fish sauce, five-spice and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, then let it cool.
4. Divide the dough into 8 balls, flatten each into a disc and place a spoonful of filling in the centre. Close by gathering the edges together at the top.
5. Place the buns on baking paper in a steamer basket, let them rise for 20 minutes, then steam for 15 minutes with the lid on.
6. Serve hot straight from the steamer.