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Steamed Scallion Buns-Hua Juan

June 2, 2016 14 Comments

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Steamed Chinese scallion bun is also named as Hua Juan, literally mean flower shape rolls. It is a transformation of Chinese steamed buns (mantou).

Steamed Scallion Buns-Hua Juan

You can simply adjust the recipe by changing the stuffing for example you can skip scallion and use salt and pepper only or add some minced pork, shrimp etc. As most of the Chinese steamed buns share the same dough, you can use mantou dough to begin scallion buns. However since we are making savory buns, I would suggest skip sugar.

Steamed Scallion Buns-Hua Juan

Now let’s make the flower shaped buns with scallion

Divide your mantou dough into two equal halves

Steamed scallion buns steps

Firstly roll one half of the dough into a large rectangle on a slightly floured surface. Then brush oil evenly, sprinkle salt and Chinese five spice powder and then dump the scallions across the surface. Roll it up tight and divide it into 10 equal portions.

Steamed scallion buns steps

Steamed scallion buns steps

Steamed scallion buns steps

Get two portions and overlay one piece right on the top of the other one.

Steamed scallion buns steps

Take a chopstick and press down in the middle. Remove the chopstick.

Steamed scallion buns steps

Grip the two ends in two hands and then fold the two ends together downside.

Steamed scallion buns steps

Steamed scallion buns steps

Steamed scallion buns steps

If you love buns or pancakes flavored with green onions, check Chinese scallion pancake – traditional version  and Chinese scallion pancake – simplified version.

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Steamed Scallion Buns - Hua Juan
Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
 
Savory Chinese steamed scallion buns also known as Hua Juan, literally mean flower rolls
Course: Breakfast, staple
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: buns, Scallion
Servings: 20
Calories: 62 kcal
Author: Elaine
Ingredients
  • 300 g all-purpose flour
  • 3 g salt
  • 150-170 ml water , adjust the softness
  • 1.5 tsp. instead yeast
  • 1 cup finely chopped scallion
  • oil for brushing
  • salt for sprinkling
  • Chinese five spice powder , optional
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl or in a stand-mixer bowl, add flour, instead yeast, water and salt. Grasp all the ingredients together and then knead the flour into smooth and soft dough. At the very beginning, it might be a little bit sticky. Just keep kneading and you will get cute dough (or you can simply use a stand mixer to knead the dough for 7-8 minutes with slow speed)
  2. Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for around 1 hour (the time might be longer in winter )or until the paste ball doubles in size.
  3. When the dough is double in size, get paste ball out and punch the air out. And then divide the dough into two equal halves.
Assembling
  1. Firstly roll one half of the dough into a large rectangle on a slightly floured surface. Then brush oil evenly, sprinkle salt and Chinese five spice powder and then dump the scallions across the surface. Roll it up tight and divide it into 10 equal portions.
  2. Get two portions and overlay one piece right on the top of the other one. Take a chopstick and press down in the middle. Remove the chopstick and grip the two ends in two hands and then fold the two ends together downside.
  3. Place them in lined steamer and set aside for 15-20 minutes. Steam over high fire for 15 minutes after the water boils, then turn off fire and rest for 5 minutes with lid on.
How to keep
  1. Let the steamed buns to cool down and then keep them in plastic bags. These buns can be frozen and steam to heat again before serving.
Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts is based on each single bun.

Nutrition Facts
Steamed Scallion Buns - Hua Juan
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62
% Daily Value*
Sodium 156mg7%
Potassium 36mg1%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 50IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 7mg1%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Steamed Scallion Buns-Hua Juan

Steamed Scallion Buns-Hua Juan

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  1. Cathy says

    June 4, 2016 at 2:20 am

    OH-MY-GOODNESS!! These are my FAV-orite buns!!! I didn’t know they were so simple to make. They look delicious. Thank you for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      June 4, 2016 at 9:02 pm

      Yes, they are indeed so simple as long as the dough is well proofed. But it should turns out amazing.

      Reply
  2. Orion says

    August 30, 2016 at 4:28 pm

    is it possible to make sweet hua juan? like say, cinnamon hua juan or something similar?

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      August 31, 2016 at 8:57 pm

      Sure, You can make sweet version. We have a version using brown sugar. Using sugar and cinnamon should be a great idea.

      Reply
  3. Mike says

    October 26, 2016 at 8:07 pm

    Can Include huājiāo…

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      October 27, 2016 at 8:03 am

      Szechuan salt and pepper Huan Juan is another great combination. You can add it of course.

      Reply
  4. Epe says

    June 18, 2020 at 5:05 pm

    What province is this food came from?

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      June 18, 2020 at 8:16 pm

      Basically from the Northern provinces, but now popular across the country.

      Reply
  5. Fiona Lee says

    July 3, 2020 at 1:53 am

    5 stars
    I liked your recipes. I have made a few items already and my son loved it. I am making this again today and my mother in law was like “this is so complicated and fancy”. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      July 5, 2020 at 9:28 pm

      Fiona,
      Yes, this is a fancy version of regular buns. I love the texture and flavor very much myself.

      Reply
  6. YS says

    January 3, 2021 at 6:32 am

    Hi- if I want to double the amount of the dough you used in this recipe, how should I adjust the amount of yeast, water and salt?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      January 4, 2021 at 8:20 am

      Yes.

      Reply
  7. Sofia says

    January 14, 2021 at 6:28 am

    I made these last night and they are amazing! Thank you for the recipe.

    In your picture, you show a dipping sauce. How can I make this dipping sauce? Is there a recipe?

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      January 31, 2021 at 10:18 pm

      It is sweet and sour Sofia!

      Reply

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