Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        ***char siu filling***
     3/4  pound         char siu
   1      teaspoon      sesame oil
   1      tablespoon    chung choi -- finely chopped *
   4      tablespoons   green onion -- chopped
   1      teaspoon      oyster sauce
     1/2  teaspoon      soy sauce
   1      teaspoon      sugar
                        salt and pepper -- to taste
                        buns
   1      package       active dry yeast
     1/4  cup           sugar
   1      cup           warm water
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
   1      tablespoon    shortening
   3 1/2  cups          flour

Preparation:

FILLING *chung choi is salty, preserved turnips. It's optional. Mix the char siu filling ingredients together and let stand 5-10 minutes. BUNS Dissolve yeast in warm water; add shortening; sugar, salt and flour. Knead lightly until smooth. Dough should be stiff. Cut dough into 18 pieces. Flatten each piece in the palms of your hands and fill them with 1/18th of the pork filling. Place each one (sealed side down) on an individual wax paper square and let rise for about 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Steam 20 minutes. NOTE These buns may also be baked. If baking, don't place on wax paper; place directly on greased cookie sheet. Preheat oven at 350F. Brush buns with a mixture of beaten egg white and a teaspoon of water. Bake about 20 minutes or until buns are golden brow