Nikuman 🇯🇵🥟

Description

🥟 Soft, fluffy steamed buns filled with a savory mixture of minced pork, onion, and shiitake mushrooms — Nikuman are a beloved Japanese street food enjoyed especially in colder months. The dough is pillowy and light, while the filling bursts with juicy umami flavor. Perfect as a snack or a light meal with hot tea.

Ingredients

• For the Dough
• 🌾 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
• 🍬 30 g (2 tbsp) sugar
• 🧂 ½ tsp salt
• 🍞 5 g (1 tsp) instant yeast
• 💧 150 ml (⅔ cup) warm water
• 🥄 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• For the Filling
• 🐖 200 g (7 oz) minced pork
• 🧅 50 g (½ cup) finely chopped onion
• 🍄 30 g (¼ cup) shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped
• 🥢 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 🍶 1 tbsp sake
• 🍯 1 tsp sugar
• 🧂 Pinch of salt
• 🌽 1 tsp cornstarch

Preparation

1. 1️⃣ Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a bowl.
2. 2️⃣ Add warm water and oil, knead into a smooth dough. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
3. 3️⃣ Mix all filling ingredients in a separate bowl until combined.
4. 4️⃣ Divide dough into 6 equal pieces, flatten each into a circle.
5. 5️⃣ Place 1–2 tbsp of filling in the center, pinch edges to seal.
6. 6️⃣ Place buns on parchment squares, cover, and rest for 15 min.
7. 7️⃣ Steam over medium heat for 12–15 min until fluffy and cooked through.
8. 8️⃣ Serve hot.

Total Time

🕒 Prep: 1 hr 15 min

🍳 Cook: 15 min

⏳ Total: 1 hr 30 min

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