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Mugwort and Black Sesame Steamed Bun Exclusive

Mugwort and Black Sesame Steamed Bun Exclusive

Steamed buns with fragrant mugwort juice in the dough, filled with ground toasted black sesame sweetened with sugar and lard for an herbal, nutty, aromatic spring treat.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Wash the mugwort leaves and blanch them in water.

  2. 2
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    Add water and blend in the food processor.

  3. 3
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    Pour in 200 grams of mugwort juice and add yeast.

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    Knead into a smooth dough using a stand mixer, and let it rest until it doubles in size.

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    Roast the black sesame seeds, then grind them in a blender. Melt the lard and pour it into the black sesame, then add the white sugar and mix well.

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    Divide the well-risen dough into even portions and roll them into bun wrappers.

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    Add the black sesame filling.

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    Seal it off, wrap it all up.

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    Let it rise for 30 minutes the second time, then place it in the pot with cold water.

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    Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat and steam for 15 minutes.

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    Turn off the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes before serving.

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    Soft, fluffy, fragrant, and sweet.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Mugwort
    to taste
  • Flour
    400 g
  • Black sesame
    to taste
  • Yeast
    4 g

Seasonings

  • white sugar
    20 g
  • Lard
    10 g