Walnut and Red Bean Paste Steamed Buns

By Cindy Pawlcyn
Total Time
40 Mins
Serves
8
Serving Size
1 bun
Course
Desserts

DESCRIPTION

A steaming cup of green tea is a perfect accompaniment to this savory Japanese dessert. Wow your holiday guests by serving this not-too-sweet dessert in addition to your traditional holiday baking.

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
20 Mins
Total Time
40 Mins
Calories
230 cal
Total Fat
13 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
9 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
140 mg
Carbohydrates
25 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
5 g

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/3 cup ground California walnuts
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3-4 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

For the Walnut and Red Bean Paste:

  • 1 cup California walnuts, chopped
  • 3/4 cup red bean paste
  • 8 (2-inch x 2-inch) squares of parchment paper
  • 8 California walnut halves

Preparation

  1. In bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, ground walnuts, sugar and salt. Drizzle with water and oil and stir to form shaggy dough. Place dough on a floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Divide into 8 pieces.
  2. Roll out each piece into a disc that is 1/2-inch thick. Combine ground walnuts and red bean paste. Divide and shape into 8 balls. Wrap dough around balls of paste, pinching bottoms to seal. Place on squares of parchment paper and top each with a walnut half. Arrange in a single layer in a steamer. Cover and cook over rapidly boiling water for approximately 20 minutes.
  3. Serve immediately or store in airtight container. Can be frozen up to one month.