Steamed Japanese Pork Buns
Steamed Japanese Meat Buns (Nikuman) are soft, fluffy buns filled with a satisfying combination of succulent meat and fresh vegetables. They are great as a tasty snack or a flavorful side dish. Their delightful flavor and texture make them the perfect comfort food.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Inactive Time: 0 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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Dough
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Meat Filling
- 1/2 pound ground beef or pork, cooked
- 1 1/2 cup cabbage, finely chopped
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 Tbsp garlic, minced
- 1/8 tsp dried ginger
- dash of pepper
- 3 tsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Start by proofing your yeast (unless you are using instant yeast). Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let the mixture stand for 5 to 10 minutes until it looks foamy.
- Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix in the olive oil, and knead with a stand mixer or by hand for 5 minutes. The dough should be slightly sticky at this point. Place a damp towel over the bowl and let rise until double in size.
- In a separate bowl, combine the meat filling ingredients. Place in the refrigerator until the dough is ready.
- Once the dough has risen, split into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and let rise for another 10 minutes.
- Roll out each ball with a rolling pin and fill with the meat filling. Pinch together each of the sides to seal the bun, and then slightly twist in the middle.
- Place each bun on a small square of parchment paper or a cupcake liner. Let the buns rise for 20 minutes. Steam the buns for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
Notes
Adapted from Mamaloli.
If you don't have a steamer, layer four equal sized balls of aluminum foil in a large pot. Add a couple of inches of water into the pot, and then place a plate on top of the aluminum. Set your buns on the plate and cover with a lid. Let the buns simmer on medium-low for 20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
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