Nikuman / Butaman / Pork Bun Recipe

Name: Nikuman / Butaman / Pork Bun
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ⅓ cups flour; 3 ½ tablespoons sugar; 1 pinch salt; ¾ teaspoon instant yeast; ¾ tablespoon baking powder; 1 13 fluid ounces milk; 3 13 fluid ounces water; 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening; 13 lb ground lean pork; 5 leaves Chinese cabbage, cut into jullienne, steamed (microwaved); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 inches section fresh ginger, minced; ½ cup shiitake mushroom, sliced; 1 dash sesame oil; 1 dash soy sauce; 1 dash oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon Japanese sake; ½ tablespoon cornstarch; salt (to taste); pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

1 ⅓ cups flour
3 ½ tablespoons sugar
1 pinch salt
¾ teaspoon instant yeast
¾ tablespoon baking powder
1 13 fluid ounces milk
3 13 fluid ounces water
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
13 lb ground lean pork
5 leaves Chinese cabbage, cut into jullienne, steamed (microwaved)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 inches section fresh ginger, minced
½ cup shiitake mushroom, sliced
1 dash sesame oil
1 dash soy sauce
1 dash oyster sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon Japanese sake
½ tablespoon cornstarch
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)

1
for the bun, mix all the powdered
2
ingredients in a bowl and make a well in the centre
3
pour the wet ingredients into the well and mix in thoroughly
4
when theyre combined, add the shortening and knead until smooth
5
rest at room temperature for 30 mins
6
mix the filling and divide into 10 balls
7
divide the dough into 10 balls and roll them out round.
8
wrap them around the fillings, pinch and twist at the top
9
let rest for 15 mins
10
steam for 15 mins: add a splash of white vinegar to the water to prevent discoloration
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(makes about 10 nikuman).

4159

kcal

Calories

233

Fat

Carbs

410

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ⅓ cups flour, 3 ½ tablespoons sugar, 1 pinch salt, ¾ teaspoon instant yeast, and more.

Yes, Nikuman / Butaman / Pork Bun 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.

Nikuman / Butaman / Pork Bun

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