Cute Rabbit Steamed Buns for Cherry Blossom Viewing

In Japan, cherry blossom viewing, known as hanami, is a popular tradition during spring. These cute rabbit steamed buns are a delightful treat to enjoy while admiring the beautiful cherry blossoms.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Cute Rabbit Steamed Buns for Cherry Blossom Viewing

Cooking Method: Steaming Cuisine: Chinese, Japanese Courses: Anytime, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Spring

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Active dry yeast
• 2 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Water
• 1 cup Red bean paste
• 1 cup Black sesame paste
• 2 drop Food coloring (pink)
• 1 drop Food coloring (black)

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, sugar, and salt. Gradually add water and knead until a smooth dough forms.
2. Divide the dough into two portions. Add pink food coloring to one portion and black food coloring to the other. Knead until the colors are evenly distributed.
3. Roll out the pink dough and black dough separately into thin rectangles. Spread red bean paste on the pink dough and black sesame paste on the black dough.
4. Roll up each dough tightly, starting from the long side. Cut each roll into small pieces, resembling rabbit heads.
5. Place the rabbit heads on parchment paper and let them rest for 10 minutes.
6. Steam the rabbit heads in a steamer for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
7. Serve the cute rabbit steamed buns for cherry blossom viewing and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 10g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.