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Nikuman πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅πŸ₯Ÿ

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Description

πŸ₯Ÿ Soft, fluffy steamed buns filled with a savory mixture of minced pork, onion, and shiitake mushrooms β€” 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
  • πŸ§‚ Β½ tsp salt
  • 🍞 5 g (1 tsp) instant yeast
  • πŸ’§ 150 ml (β…” cup) warm water
  • πŸ₯„ 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • For the Filling
  • πŸ– 200 g (7 oz) minced pork
  • πŸ§… 50 g (Β½ cup) finely chopped onion
  • πŸ„ 30 g (ΒΌ cup) shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped
  • πŸ₯’ 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 🍢 1 tbsp sake
  • 🍯 1 tsp sugar
  • πŸ§‚ Pinch of salt
  • 🌽 1 tsp cornstarch

Preparation

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

Total Time

πŸ•’ Prep: 1 hr 15 min

🍳 Cook: 15 min

⏳ Total: 1 hr 30 min

Nutritional Value

πŸ”₯ Calories: 190 kcal

πŸ’ͺ Protein: 8 g

πŸ₯‘ Fat: 6 g

🍞 Carbohydrates: 26 g

πŸ§‚ Sodium: 280 mg

Advice

For extra flavor, mix a few drops of sesame oil into the filling.

Status

Warm, fluffy, and full of umami πŸ₯Ÿβœ¨ β€” taste the comfort of Nikuman! #Nikuman #JapaneseStreetFood #GrannyZenKitchen

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