Bean paste bao(豆沙包) is a variation of filled bun or bao(包) popular in and around Beijing. It can also be found in other areas.

Among many different types of bao, bean paste bao is probably the most popular sweet variety. Its filling is made of sweetened, smoothly mashed red beans.

Bean paste bao may be related to sticky bean bao(粘豆包) of Manchu cuisine.

Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cup all-purpose wheat flour
• 1 tsp yeast
• ¾ cup water
• 1? cup bean paste(豆沙)

Directions

• combine flour, yeast
• gradually mix in water until combined
• knead into dough
• divide into 12 pieces
• shape into rounds
• flatten with rolling pin
• wrap a spoonful of bean paste in each dough wrapper
• place in lined steamer basket (leaving space between)
• steam until cooked, about 10 minutes