Nikuman (Steamed Pork Buns)

Source : Place Warm Water Dry Yeast And Sugar In A Bowl Mix Gently And Set Aside Place Self Raising Flour Bread Flour Or Self Raising Flour And Salt In A La...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : October 27, 2026

Step:

  1. Place Warm Water, Dry Yeast and Sugar in a bowl, mix gently and set aside.

  2. Place Self Raising Flour, Bread Flour (OR Self raising Flour) and Salt in a large bowl, and mix to combine. Make a well in the centre and pour in the yeast mixture and Oil. Mix well to form a soft dough. Allow to rest while you are preparing the filling.

  3. Combine all the filling ingredients in a bowl, and mix very well until it gets pasty texture. Divide the mixture into 8 balls.

  4. Divide the dough into 8 portions. Roll one portion of dough and flatten to about 10cm round. Place one ball of pork mixture in center and draw the edges up to form a bun. Make 8 buns and place each bun on a piece of baking paper (size 10 x 10cm).

  5. Pour water into a steamer and bring to the boil over high heat. Place buns into steamer, cover with lid and cook for 12 to 15 minutes. Repeat with remaining buns. Serve warm.

    Nikuman (Steamed Pork Buns) recipe step 5 photo

Ingredients

  1. <Pastry>
  2. 1 cup Self Raising Flour *250ml
  3. 1/2 cup Bread Flour *You can use Self Raising Flour only
  4. 1 pinch Salt
  5. 1-2 teaspoons Dry Yeast
  6. 1/2 cup Warm Water
  7. 1 tablespoon Sugar
  8. 1 tablespoon Canola Oil
  9. *Note: For an easier no-yeast pastry recipe, see my Anman recipe http://www.hirokoliston.com/anman/
  10. <Filling>
  11. 125 g Pork Mince *1/4 of a popular 500g pack
  12. 1 small piece Ginger *grated
  13. 2 Shiitake *finely chopped
  14. 2 Spring Onion *finely chopped
  15. 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  16. 1 pinch Salt
  17. White Pepper *as required
  18. 2 teaspoons Soy Sauce
  19. 1 teaspoon Sugar
  20. 2 teaspoons Potato Starch Flour OR Corn Starch Flour

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