Steamed Buns Recipe
lemongrass chicken, pickled daikon & carrots, cucumber, kewpie and coriander
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Ingredients
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Buns
Filling
Pickled Vegetables
Toppings
Method
Prepare the buns
- 1
Make the Dough
In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and vegetable oil, then knead until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
- 2
Shape the Buns
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small balls. Flatten each ball into a disc and set aside for another 30 minutes.
Prepare the filling
- 3
Prepare the pickled vegetables
- 4
Pickle the Vegetables
In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Add julienned daikon and carrots. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
Steam the buns
- 5
Steam
Prepare a steamer. Place the buns in the steamer basket, cover, and steam for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
Assemble the dish
- 6
Assemble
Once the buns are steamed, fill each bun with shredded chicken, pickled veggies, cucumber slices, drizzle with Kewpie mayo, and top with fresh coriander.