Steamed Mantou with Chili Oil
Soft, pillowy Chinese steamed buns made from a simple dough, ready in 20 minutes. Serve with spicy chili oil and a drizzle of soy sauce for dipping.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 245
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup warm water
- 3 tbsp chili oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl.
- 2
Add warm water gradually and stir until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- 3
Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 2 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Divide dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each into a ball, then flatten slightly.
- 5
Place mantou on parchment squares in a steamer basket, cover, and steam for 12 minutes until puffed.
- 6
Mix chili oil with soy sauce in a small bowl. Serve mantou warm with dipping sauce.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
- steamer basket with lid
- parchment paper squares
- small dipping bowl
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