Siopao (Filipino Steamed Dumplings)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups water lukewarm
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 4 1/2 cups rice flour divided
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening solid, divided
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion large, diced
• 1 clove garlic chopped, or to taste
• 1 1/2 pounds chicken meat shredded cooked
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1/2 cup green onion diced
• 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch if needed, optional

Nutrition

• Calories : 310 calories
• Carbohydrate : 44 grams
• Cholesterol : 30 milligrams
• Fat : 9 grams
• Fiber : 1 grams
• Protein : 13 grams
• SaturatedFat : 2 grams
• Sodium : 310 milligrams
• Sugar : 4 grams
• TransFat : 1 grams