Manapua
Discover the irresistible charm of homemade manapua, Hawaii's beloved take on the Chinese char siu bao! These fluffy, pillowy buns are filled with a sweet and savory char siu pork mixture, flavored with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a hint of honey for an irresistible umami balance. The dough, made from simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour and instant yeast, is tender and perfectly complements the rich filling. Each bun is carefully hand-filled and steamed to perfection, resulting in a moist, cloud-like texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for a snack, party appetizer, or even a meal on-the-go, these buns are bound to become a favorite in your kitchen. Impress your family and friends with this delightful fusion of Asian-inspired flavors and Hawaiian comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1.25 cups Warm water
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 cups Chinese char siu pork, diced
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water (for slurry)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and granulated sugar. Mix well.
Slowly add warm water to the dry ingredients and stir until a sticky dough forms.
Add vegetable oil and knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
While the dough rises, prepare the filling. In a skillet, combine diced char siu pork, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and honey. Heat over medium until well combined and warmed through.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the pork mixture and cook until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and let cool.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball.
Flatten each ball into a 4-5 inch circle. Place about 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each circle.
Carefully gather the edges of the dough circle, pinch them together at the top to seal, and twist to secure.
Place each filled bun seam-side down onto a small square of parchment paper.
Set up a steamer and bring the water to a boil. Arrange the buns in the steamer, leaving space between them to allow for expansion.
Steam the buns for 15-20 minutes. Remove the steamer from heat and let the buns sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your homemade manapua!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
364 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.5 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 409 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.0 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 151 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
