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Exclusive Sophora Flower Potato Bun

Exclusive Sophora Flower Potato Bun

Unusual steamed buns where cooked potato paste enriches the dough, wrapped around a fragrant filling of fresh sophora flowers sauteed with aromatics for a floral, springtime treat.

Instructions

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    Peel and wash the potatoes.

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    Grind into a fine powder using a scraper.

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    Add a little clean water.

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    Cook over medium heat, stirring while cooking to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pot.

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    This state is when it's cooked, a bit like liangfen.

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    Add cold water and mix evenly.

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    Add the yeast and mix evenly.

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    Add the flour and knead it into a dough.

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    Let it ferment in a warm place until it doubles in size.

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    Pick locust tree flowers, separate the stems and set aside to drain water.

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    A hot pan with cold oil.

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    Heat the oil and add locust flowers to stir-fry, then when the moisture is released, add lard.

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    Stir-fry evenly and add salt.

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    Stir evenly and turn off the heat.

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    Add the minced meat and mix evenly.

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    Add chopped scallions and ginger, and light soy sauce.

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    Add chicken essence.

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    Just mix evenly.

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    Take out the risen dough and knead it until smooth to remove air.

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    Divide into portions of about 50 grams each.

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    Roll out the dough.

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    Make buns.

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    Wrap everything and place it in the steamer for the second fermentation.

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    Boil the freshly made buns over high heat.

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    Steam over medium heat for 20 minutes and let it sit for a few minutes.

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    Finished product.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • potato
    2 piece
  • Flour
    to taste
  • Clear water
    to taste
  • Yeast
    2g
  • dry flour
    to taste
  • minced meat
    160g
  • Sophora flower
    220

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Scallions and ginger
    a pinch

Seasonings

  • Edible oil
    1 tsp
  • Lard
    a pinch
  • table salt
    2g
  • light soy sauce
    8g