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Spicy Mushroom & Chicken Buns

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Rest Time 60 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 5 mins
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Description

Fluffy buns stuffed with a spicy mushroom and chicken filling that’s packed with flavour and heat. Perfect for brunches, snacks or bake sales — and yes, they freeze beautifully too!

Ingredients
    Dough (makes 8)
  • 300 grams Flour
  • 1/2 tbsp Instant yeast
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 140 grams Lukewarm water
  • 2.5 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 30 grams Butter
  • 1 Egg yolk (for the egg wash)
  • 2 tbsp Sasame seeds
    • Filling
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 200 grams Mushroom (finely chopped)
  • 200 grams Chicken (brest/thighs) (finely chopped)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 inch Garlic (grated)
  • 1 tbsp Chilli flakes
  • 1 tbsp Chilli paste
  • 2 Banana capsicum (finely chopped)
  • 2 Green chillies (finely chopped)
  • Squeeze of lemon
  • Salt to taste
    • Sauce for the filling
  • 1 tsp Soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp Ketchup or tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp White wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Corn flour (combine with 1 tbsp water)
Instructions
  1. 1
    To make the dough — follow this video: https://www.instagram.com/share/reel/BAUj6ByjxO
  2. 2

    While the dough rests, marinate chopped chicken in salt, pepper, and lemon for 10–15 mins.

  3. 3
    Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl — adjust taste and thicken with cornflour if needed. Set it aside.
  4. 4
    Sauté mushrooms in 1 tsp oil till browned and dry.
  5. 5
    Add remaining oil, cook marinated chicken till done and water evaporates.
  6. 6
    Add garlic, ginger, chilli flakes and chilli paste.
  7. 7
    Toss in onion, capsicum, green chillies — cook 3–4 mins till soft.
  8. 8
    Pour in sauce, cook till thick and saucy.
  9. 9
    Taste, adjust salt, and finish with lemon juice.
  10. 10
    Fill buns and rest the buns for 20 minutes. After, egg wash, top with sesame seeds.
  11. 11

    If you are using the Panasonic NN-DS59 4-in-1 convection microwave oven, preheat and pop the grill tray to top shelf and bake for 180 degrees for 15-20. Alternatively, bake at 180 degrees in a conventional oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

Read it online: https://thisisomalee.com/recipe/spicy-mushroom-chicken-buns/
Omalee De Silva
Food and Lifestyle Blogger

Hi, this is Omi, a part-time food blogger, mother of 2 beautiful daughters and a lovely wife. I live in New Jersey with my family. Loves traveling, sharing new recipes, and spending time with my family.