Chinese buns
Description
Homemade treats for tea. These unique Chinese steamed buns are a real find for those who love experimenting in the kitchen. The filling can be not only chicken, but also mushroom or rice, for example. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Place the yeast in warm (not hot!) water along with the sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes.
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Step 2
2. Gradually add the flour, previously sifted together with the salt.
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Step 3
3. The dough should be soft and porous. Leave it in a warm place, covered with a towel, to let it rise.
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Step 4
4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Peel the onion and cut into large pieces. Place in the skillet and sauté until translucent. Meanwhile, wash and cut the fillet into pieces. Add to the skillet with the onion and cook over medium heat until done, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. For the recipe of Chinese dumplings, you can use soy sauce, sesame, and other spices to taste.
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Step 5
5. The dough should double in volume.
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Step 6
6. Then it can be divided into several parts, rolled into a sausage shape.
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Step 7
7. Then cut and roll into balls. Cover with a towel so the dough continues to rise.
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Step 8
8. Flatten the dough into a disc and add the filling. In this case, the classic Chinese dumpling recipe is supplemented with a boiled egg, cut into medium pieces. Seal the edges at the top.
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Step 9
9. Place the buns into a steamer. For convenience, you can use paper muffin cups. Let the homemade Chinese buns cool slightly before serving.