56min 4 ppl
Manju
47 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps
47 min · 6 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
230 kcalper person
Protein 5g
Carbs 48g
Fats 2g
About this dish
A soft steamed bun with a thin wheat-flour wrapper, filled generously with sweet red bean paste and puffed light by baking powder rather than yeast. Quicker to make than its yeasted cousins, and just as satisfying.
Allergy Info
Gluten
Diet Info
Vegan
Ingredients
Tins & Jars
- Ready-made red bean paste240 g
Dried Goods
- Plain flour200 g
- Caster sugar60 g
- Baking powder6 g
- Water90 ml
Oils & Condiments
- Vegetable Oil15 ml
Utensils
- Mixing bowl
- Steamer basket
- Saucepan
Method
1
Mix the flour, sugar and baking powder together in a mixing bowl.
Approx. 3 minutes
2
Stir in the water and vegetable oil and bring together into a smooth, soft dough, kneading briefly.
Approx. 6 minutes
3
Cover and rest the dough for 10 minutes, then divide into 8 pieces.
Approx. 3 minutes
4
Flatten each piece into a disc, wrap around a portion of red bean paste and pinch firmly to seal.
Approx. 14 minutes
5
Place each bun seam-side down on a small square of baking paper and arrange in a steamer basket, spaced apart.
Approx. 6 minutes
6
Steam over boiling water for 15 minutes until the buns are puffed and springy to the touch.
Approx. 15 minutes
