Tag: buns
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Hot Cross Buns
Do you know where Hot Cross Buns originated? In 12th century, buns were baked by Anglican monk and marked them with a cross to remind us of Good Friday. Later on, Hot Cross Buns were so popular, and eventually became a symbol of Easter weekend. Today, we can eat Hot Cross Buns anytime we want,…
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MindFood: Sticky Pork Belly with Steamed Coconut Buns
INGREDIENTS: FOR STICKY PORK BELLY: 1 kg pc. boneless pork belly with skin on1/4 cup light soy sauce2 Tbsp black vinegar1/4 cup chicken stock1/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup honey2 Tbsp grated ginger4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced2 star anise1 cinnamon stick3 spring onions, cut into 10 cm lengths3 long strips of orange rind FOR COCONUT BUNS:…
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Spirulina Chicken Karage Bao
INGREDIENTS FOR BAO: 2 Tbsp Caster sugar1¼ tsp Active dried yeast200 ml Warm water, or a dash more if needed300 gm Plain flour (2 cups)1 tsp Salt½ tsp Baking powder1 Tbsp Spirulina powder or Malunggay powder1 Tbsp Peanut oil, choose a good quality one, plus extra for brushing INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Put sugar and yeast…