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How to Make Chive and Egg Buns: A Step-by-Step Guide

Chive and egg buns, a beloved Chinese breakfast staple, are fluffy, savory, and packed with flavor. Here’s a simple recipe to make them at home.

Ingredients: For the dough, you’ll need 300g all-purpose flour, 3g yeast, 15g sugar, 150ml warm water, and a pinch of salt. For the filling, 200g chives (finely chopped), 3 eggs (scrambled and crumbled), 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 soy sauce, 1/2 tsp white pepper, and a pinch of salt.

Steps:

1. Make the dough: Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Gradually add warm water and knead into a smooth dough. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.

2. Prepare the filling: Sauté crumbled eggs until set. Let cool, then mix with chopped chives, sesame oil, soy sauce, white pepper, and salt.

3. Shape the buns: Punch down the dough and divide into small balls. Roll each into a round wrapper, spoon in filling, and pinch the edges to seal.

4. Steam: Place buns on parchment-lined steamer trays. Let them rest for 15 minutes, then steam over medium heat for 15 minutes.

Serve hot for a delicious, homemade treat! Enjoy the perfect balance of juicy chives and savory eggs in every bite.