Jin Mandu (Korean Steam Buns)

Step 1

Start with making the dough- in a stand mixer's bowl add the water, yeast, flour and salt. Set the mixer on the lowest speed and knead for 12 min until the dough is smooth and elastic.- 500 gr flour- 300 gr water- 10 gr salt- 10 gr dry yeast

Step 2

Remove from the mixer and round into a tight ball, place in a greased bowl and cover with a plastic wrap. Let it rest until doubled in size.

Step 3

In the meantime, work on the filling- in a bowl combine all the ingredients and mix until homogenous. - 2 cup chopped cabbage- 1 cup glass noodles boiled for 7 minutes and chopped- 200 gr of tofu smashed and drained- 1 cup chopped scallions (4 5 stems)- ½ cup chopped beansprouts- 2 tbsp soy sauce- 1 tbsp sesame oil- Salt to taste- Black Pepper to taste

Step 4

Once the dough has proofed, divide into 10 equal pieces. Round each piece into a tight ball and let it rest on the counter space for 10 min.

Step 5

Then, using a rolling pin, flatten each dough ball into a pita shape, add 2-3 tbsp of filling and close to seal the filling in.

Step 6

Place the stuffed buns in a steaming basket with a parchment paper lined in it. The buns will proof in the basket (30 min), so you don't need to transfer them once they are proofed.

Step 7

Once they were doubled in size, steam them over boiling water (medium heat), for 15 min.

Step 8

Eat immediately while still hot.

Step 9

YASSS!