Creamy Corn Steamed Buns
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Creamy Corn Steamed Buns

timer 15 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Creamy Corn Steamed Buns

About This Recipe

These delightful steamed corn flour nests are a unique and tasty treat, perfect for a light snack or sweet bite. Made with a simple blend of corn flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, and milk, the dough comes together easily before being shaped into adorable nest-like pieces by hand. The gentle steaming process ensures a soft, fluffy texture while preserving the delicate sweetness. What makes this recipe special is the fun, hands-on shaping technique—each bite-sized nest is carefully pressed and rotated to create its signature form. Steamed to perfection in just 12-15 minutes, these tender morsels are light yet satisfying, with a subtle corn flavor enhanced by a touch of sugar. Easy to make and even more enjoyable to eat, these steamed nests are a charming addition to any snack time or tea break. Serve them warm for the best texture and enjoy their comforting, homemade goodness!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • corn flour 150g
  • all-purpose flour 100g
The aromatics
  • milk 200ml
The sauce & seasonings
  • sugar 20g

menu_book Directions

1
Step 1
Mix corn flour, all-purpose flour and sugar together, then add milk to form a dough.
2
Step 2
Knead the dough into a uniform long stick and divide it into several small pieces of equal size, preferably one bite per piece.
3
Step 3
Take a piece and place it in the palm of your left hand, curl your hand and use your right thumb to press the center of the piece, then use your other four fingers to rotate it clockwise to form a nest-like shape. Repeat with the remaining pieces.
4
Step 4
Cover the steamer with a damp cloth, place it in the steamer pot, and arrange the nest-shaped dough pieces in the steamer, leaving some space between each piece to prevent sticking.
5
Step 5
Steam over high heat for 12-15 minutes.

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