Roasted Chinese mantou (unstuffed Chinese steamed buns)
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword mantou
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 2
Calories 232kcal
Author Elaine
Ingredients
3large Mantou
1teaspoonmixed spices , mixed with chili powder, cumin powder and a small pinch of salt
oil for brushing
sesame paste or fermented tofu , optional or you can use other paste texture seasonings
1/2teaspoonhomemade Chinese chili oil
1clovegarlic/smashed
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 180 degree C
Slice mantou into thick slices around 1 cm to 1.5 cm and then brush vegetable oil on both sides.
Prepare the paste texture seasoning or use sesame paste as me. In a small bowl, add 1 tablespoon of sesame paste and add 1 tablespoon of water by batches. During the process, stir the sesame paste continuously in one direction until it forms a smooth and thin texture. Add pinch of salt, smashed garlic and 1 teaspoon of chili oil (optional). Combine well.
Spread the sesame paste evenly on the both sides of the mantou slices. Sprinkle mixed spices.
Roast for 8 to 10 minutes aroma. Serve with other drinks or congee.
Notes
If you want a crisper taste, roast for another couple of minutes.