vegetarian-filled colorful-skinned buns

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Cut the spinach into sections, put them in a blender with a little water, blend into juice, and then strain it with a strainer.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Use the filtered vegetable juice to knead the dough, adding a little yeast as you knead.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   The same applies to carrots.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   You can also use the juice from colored vegetables such as purple cabbage and purple sweet potato to make the dough.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Blanch the cowpeas in boiling water after washing them.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Rinse the stir-fried cowpeas with cold water.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Heat the oil in a pan, pour in the beaten eggs, and scramble them instantly.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Finely chop the cowpeas and scallions, and set them aside with the eggs.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Put the eggs, cowpeas, and scallions into a bowl, add a little salt, cooking oil, sesame oil, and finally a little soy sauce. Mix well and the filling is ready.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Roll the dough into a slightly thicker sheet; this will help it rise better after steaming.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Wrap the dough into buns and let them rest for ten minutes.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Put water in a pot, place a steamer basket on top, lightly grease the basket with oil, put the buns on the basket, cover, and steam for ten minutes after the water boils.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Open the lid two minutes after the time is up.

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    The delicious vegetarian cowpea buns are ready! One bite and they're really tasty! A bowl of porridge with them would be perfect!