Q: Can I use another type of flour instead of all-purpose flour for the buns?
A: Yes, you can use bread flour for a chewier texture, but all-purpose flour is generally recommended for this recipe.
Q: Is there a vegetarian alternative for the meat in the filling?
A: Yes, you can substitute the meat with tofu or additional vegetables like mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
Q: How long should I let the dough rest for optimal results?
A: Allow the dough to rest until it doubles in size, which typically takes about 1-2 hours depending on the room temperature.
Radish Bun Recipe
Notes
Ingredients:
- All-purpose flour, as needed
- Yeast, as needed
- 1 radish
- A small amount of minced meat
- A small amount of vermicelli noodles
- Salt, to taste
- Light soy sauce, as needed
- Dark soy sauce, as needed
- Oyster sauce, as needed
- Five-spice powder, as needed
- Chili oil, as needed
- Sichuan peppercorn oil, as needed
- Green onions, as needed
- Ginger, as needed
- Mix the flour with yeast and knead into a smooth dough. Let it rest until it doubles in size.
- Prepare the filling ingredients: radish, a bit of minced meat, vermicelli, green onions, and ginger.
- Grate the radish into fine strips, soak in salt water, briefly blanch vermicelli and chop, chop green onions and ginger.
- Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry the minced meat.
- Add vermicelli, green onions, and ginger, and continue to stir-fry.
- Add salt, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and five-spice powder, and stir-fry until evenly mixed. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Squeeze out excess water from the radish strips and mix into the cooled filling.
- Add chili oil and Sichuan peppercorn oil to the filling and mix well.
- Knead the rested dough until smooth, divide into small portions.
- Roll out each portion into a thick bun wrapper.
- Add the filling to the wrappers and seal the buns.
- Steam the buns in a steamer for 15 minutes, then let them sit for 3 minutes with the heat off.
- Enjoy the flavorful radish buns!
- Calories: Varies based on portion sizes and specific ingredients used.
- Rich in carbohydrates and protein.
- Contains vitamins and minerals from radish and spices.
