Steam over high heat, turn to medium heat and steam for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and simmer for 2 minutes before opening the lid.

1. Bean paste buns, also known as bean paste buns, are wheat buns filled with red bean paste and are a traditional snack originated in Beijing and Tianjin. The method of making red bean paste filling is to remove the bean skins from red beans, mash them and boil them, add sugar, and stir-fry them in oil. Put the stuffing into a dough made of flour and cornstarch and steam it in a steamer.

2. The bean paste buns taste sweet but not greasy. The ingredients only require 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of sweet bean paste, 1 tsp of baking powder, 1/2 cup of water, and 1 tsp of low-sodium salt.

Cooking Tips

1. It is better to choose red adzuki beans with larger particles. After soaking, wash them several times to remove the astringency.

2. When frying the stuffing, sugar can be added in batches.

3. The second step of making the wrapped red bean paste buns cannot be omitted.

Baidu Encyclopedia—Steamed Bean Paste Buns