Carrot Filled Steamed Buns - A Dim Sum Item Recipe

Name: Carrot Filled Steamed Buns - A Dim Sum Item
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 grams For the dough: cake flour; 6 grams Dry yeast; 5 grams Sugar; 5 grams Salt; 200 grams Water; 3 For the filling: carrots; 1 White part of a Japanese leek; 1 dash Chinese 13 spice powder (or black pepper is OK); 1 Salt; 1 pinch Sugar; 1 dash Sesame oil

Servings: persons

1
Put all the dough ingredients in a bowl and knead until smooth.
2
Let it rise for 30 minutes at around 85F/30C (You can do this easily in a bread machine.)
3
Julienne the carrots.
4
Use a vegetable slicer to make this easier.
5
Finely chop the leek.
6
Put oil in a pan.
7
Stir fry the leek until fragrant.
8
Add the carrots and stir fry until tender.
9
Turn off the heat.
10
Add the flavoring ingredients in the order listed.
11
The filling is done.
12
Divide the risen dough into 12 portions.
13
Roll each piece out into a rather thick circle.
14
Place filling in the circle.
15
Wrap the dough around the filling to form the bun.
16
Make 12 buns.
17
Leave to rise for about 30 minutes (2nd rising).
18
Wait until the buns have risen to about twice their original size.
19
Steam the buns for 15 minutes.
20
Turn off the heat, and leave the buns with the lid on for about 2 minutes.
21
Done!
22
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717

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 400 grams For the dough: cake flour, 6 grams Dry yeast, 5 grams Sugar, 5 grams Salt, and more.

Yes, Carrot Filled Steamed Buns - A Dim Sum Item falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Carrot Filled Steamed Buns - A Dim Sum Item

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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