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Steamed Bun Recipes

Bak Kwa Steam Bun | 肉干包子

What to do with leftover Bak Kwa during Chinese New Year? Try my Bak Kwa Steam Buns. These steam buns are cottony soft and fluffy and taste so good with smoky sweet savoury Bak Kwa. Easy breakfast idea – Kids love these steamy buns. Prepare these steams buns in advance and freeze them. When you […]

Steamed Bun Recipes

Traditional Miku Steam Buns | 传统面龟包子做法| 光滑和蓬松的面龟| 麵龜

Miku buns “面龟” are made for prayers during the Nine Emperor Gods Festival (“Gao Ong Yah” 九皇大帝/九王爷 ). This festival is mainly celebrated in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. This year, the Nine Emperor Gods Festival is celebrated from 4 Oct 2021 to 13 October 2021. During this period, devotees will bring Miku buns go to […]

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Steam Crème Caramel | 焦糖布丁

Crème Caramel is one of my favourite desserts. This Steam Crème Caramel recipe is simple to make. The texture of this steam custard is silky smooth and creamy. I have tested this recipe with quite a few different combinations and methods. This final recipe is really good, you have to try it! Important tips and […]

Steamed Bun Recipes

Sweet Coconut Steam Bun | 椰丝包子

Sweet Coconut Steamed Buns are Chinese Steam Bun filled with sweet sticky fragrant desiccated coconut. The desiccated coconut is cooked together with Gula Melaka and sugar until fragrant and juicy. I don’t often have this type of bun but this is one of my Mom’s favourite steam buns. I think this bun was very popular […]

Steamed Bun Recipes

Kaya Steam Bun | 咖椰包

Kaya Steam Bun is a popular Chinese Steam Bun in Malaysia. Kaya is a sweet jam made with coconut and eggs, it can be duck or chicken eggs. In Malaysia we have kaya with toast bread and coffee or tea for breakfast. Naturally kaya is also used as a sweet filling in steam buns. Traditionally […]