Bergy Dim Sum #6: Steamed Sweet Bean Buns
Description: This delightful recipe for Steamed Sweet Bean Buns originates from the “Complete Asian Cookbook.” While I haven’t personally tested this specific iteration, I’m excited to share it as requested. Please note that availability of sweetened canned bean paste may vary by location. However, the dough recipe provided serves as a versatile base for various steamed bun fillings, which I’ll explore in future recipes.
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Chinese, Asian, Lactose-Free, Egg-Free, < 60 Mins, Steam
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 137
- Fat Content: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1g
- Cholesterol Content: 2mg
- Sodium Content: 106.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 23.4g
- Fiber Content: 0.7g
- Sugar Content: 3.2g
- Protein Content: 2.7g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 1/2 cups |
| Baking powder | 3 1/2 tsp |
| Caster sugar | 3 tbsp |
| Water | 2 cups |
| White vinegar | 1/2 tsp |
| Lard | 1/2 cup |
| Sweetened bean paste | As needed |
Instructions:
For the Dough:
- Sift the all-purpose flour and baking powder into a mixing bowl. Add caster sugar and mix well.
- Incorporate the lard into the flour mixture using your fingertips until evenly distributed.
- Combine water and white vinegar, then gradually add to the flour mixture while kneading until a fairly soft dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a ball and let it rest, covered, for 30 minutes.
To Make the Buns:
- Divide the rested dough into 10 portions.
- Shape each portion into a smooth ball.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out each ball into a circle approximately 4 inches across.
- Place a heaping teaspoon of sweetened bean paste in the center of each circle.
- Gather the edges of the dough inward, folding and pleating to create a neat join around the filling.
- Twist the dough to seal the bun securely.
- Place each bun, join side downwards, on a piece of baker’s paper lightly greased with sesame seed oil in a steamer.
- Cover the steamer and steam the buns for 20 minutes.
- Serve the steamed sweet bean buns warm.
- Optional: Cooked buns can be refrigerated overnight and reheated by steaming for 3 minutes before serving.
Additional Notes:
- Filling: The filling for this recipe is simply a teaspoonful of prepared sweet bean paste. Feel free to experiment with other fillings for this dough in future Dim Sum recipe creations.
Enjoy these delightful Steamed Sweet Bean Buns as a tasty snack or light lunch option, infused with authentic Asian flavors and crafted with care. Experiment with different fillings to customize your Dim Sum experience! 🥢🌸
