Bit Bit was shopping around at Giant, and suddenly had a craving for yam pau. Since steaming the paus at home is cheaper and fresher than buying from the kopitiams outside, Bit Bit bought a packet of Kong Guan Yam Pau, sponsored by Pig.
Method that Bit Bit used to make Yam Pau:
- Pour a low level of water into a pot.
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Place the yam pau in a bowl.
- Put the bowl into the pot.
- Cover the pot with a lid.
- Turn heat to medium-low and steam for about 15 minutes.
- Peel off sticker at the bottom of the yam pau and enjoy!
The yam pau from Kong Guan is certified as vegetarian, and it is made of wheat flour, yam, sugar and some colourings, so this pau is suitable for most people. It is also quite low in calories, considering it to be something sweet and filling.
On the packaging, it states that one does not need to defrost the yam paus when one feels like eating them. One just need to steam for 15 to 18 minutes or wrap it with cling film and microwave at high for 60 to 65 seconds. However, Bit Bit did not try that as paus should defrost properly first before steaming, so that the filling will be smoother and the skin softer.
When the yam paus are eaten hot, the skin is really soft with yummy, hot filling. Bit Bit also tried eating them at room temperature, where the pau is left in the pot for a few hours after steaming. The skin did not turn hard, although not as soft as the hot yam paus, it is still an acceptable kind of soft for paus. One can also taste a slight sweetness in the pau skin. The filling is also smooth and sweet, with no lumps inside.
One yam pau plus one cup of water, yummy!
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