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Anman Steamed Buns With Azuki Sweet Red Bean Paste Recipe

Fluffy Anman steamed buns filled with luscious sweet azuki red bean paste – a delightful treat popular in China and Japan! These melt-in-your-mouth buns are perfect fresh from the steamer, but also delicious cold or reheated. Make a big batch – they keep for days! Leftover azuki paste can be refrigerated, frozen, or enjoyed as a spread. This recipe uses a modified azuki paste recipe and a fantastic bun recipe adapted from Recipezaar (credit: Ms. See). Prepare to be amazed!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 170.4 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Anman Steamed Buns With Azuki Sweet Red Bean Paste

  • 1 1/2 cups azuki sweet red beans
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
  • 2-3 drops vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Vegetable oil, as needed (for greasing)

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How to Make Anman Steamed Buns With Azuki Sweet Red Bean Paste

  1. **Prepare the Azuki Bean Paste (Instructions not included here, as this is a modified version of a separate recipe. Please refer to the original source for detailed azuki paste instructions).**
  2. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  3. Add the sugar, salt, and milk to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined.
  4. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  6. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  7. Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
  8. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
  9. Place about 2 tablespoons of azuki bean paste in the center of each dough ball.
  10. Bring the edges of the dough together to enclose the filling, pinching to seal tightly.
  11. Shape each bun into a slightly flattened round.
  12. Line a steamer basket with parchment paper.
  13. Place the buns in the steamer basket, leaving some space between each bun.
  14. Steam over medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the buns are cooked through and fluffy.
  15. Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

97g

Fat

2g

Carbs

12g

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