Spicy Korean Kimchi Pau

Ingredients

• 120 g All-purpose flour
• 70 ml Warm water
• 1 tsp Active dry yeast
• 1 tsp Sugar (for dough)
• 100 g Kimchi, chopped
• 1 tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 1 tsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Green onion, sliced(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl combine warm water, sugar, and yeast; let sit 5 minutes until foamy.

2. 2

   Mix flour with the yeast mixture, knead for 5 minutes until smooth; cover and let the dough rise 10 minutes.

3. 3

   While the dough rests, stir together chopped kimchi, gochujang, sesame oil, and soy sauce in a separate bowl.

4. 4

   Divide the risen dough into 2 equal pieces, flatten each into a 10‑cm circle, place a spoonful of kimchi filling in the center, and fold the edges to seal, forming a bun.

5. 5

   Steam the buns in a steamer over boiling water for 12‑15 minutes until puffed and cooked through.

6. 6

   Serve hot, optionally garnished with sliced green onion.