Manapua Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Manapua
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Bun; 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast; 3 tablespoons warm water; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 1/2 tablespoons solid shortening; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 6 cups flour; Filling; 1 1/4 cups canned ham, chopped; 1 link Chinese sausage, chopped (called lup chong); 1/2 cup bamboo shoot, chopped; 1/4 cup dried mushroom, chopped; 1/2 cup green onion, chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring

Servings: persons

Bun
1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast
3 tablespoons warm water
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 tablespoons solid shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
6 cups flour
Filling
1 1/4 cups canned ham, chopped
1 link Chinese sausage, chopped (called lup chong)
1/2 cup bamboo shoot, chopped
1/4 cup dried mushroom, chopped
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon red food coloring

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["Bun:", "In a custard cup, sprinkle the dry yeast over the 3 tablespoons of warm water and let stand until the yeast is softened.", "In a small saucepan, heat 11/2 cups water, solid shortening, salt and sugar. Stir until melted. Cool.", "Combine the softened yeast and shortening mixture in a large bowl.", "Add flour, 1 cup at a time mixing well after each addition. Knead until dough is stiff. Let rise until double in bulk, about 2 hours.", "Punch dough down and knead again.", "Cut into 2 inch balls and stuff with filling, making sure that there is no opening for the filling to fall out.", "Place on a small square of waxed paper (about 3"" X 3""). Let rise for 11/2 to 2 hours.", "Steam until done, about 15 - 20 minutes. Serve hot.", "Filling:", "Pan fry ham, lup chong, bamboo shoots and mushrooms.", "Add oyster sauce, sugar, soy sauce and red food coloring.", "Cook until the mixture absorbs the sauce.", "Add green onions before turning off the flame.", "Cool before stuffing into the buns."]

912

kcal

Calories

Fat

172

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Bun, 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast, 3 tablespoons warm water, 1 1/2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Manapua falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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