5 from 18 votes
Black sesame seed Japanese steamed buns 黒胡麻の蒸しパン
These Black Sesame Seed Japanese Steamed Buns are soft, lightly sweetened steamed cakes flavored with black sesame paste and brown sugar. Their fluffy yet moist texture comes from steaming a batter combining cake flour, baking powder, eggs, milk, and black sesame paste. The subtle nuttiness and earthy notes of black sesame paste create a distinctive flavor profile. These buns are steamed in ramekins lined with paper cups, offering a delicate, tender crumb that works well as a breakfast or afternoon snack.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings:
6
buns
Calories:
162 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 150 g cake flour (1 cup)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp black sesame seeds paste *1
- 60 g brown sugar (1/2 cup) *2
- 1 egg
- 120 ml milk (1/2 cup)
Instructions
- Line 6 ramekins with muffin baking paper cups
- Sift flour and baking powder and set aside.
- Place black sesame seed paste, sugar and egg in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine them all together with a whisk.
- Add milk gradually, a little at a time and mix well after each addition.
- Add sifted flour and baking powder to the sesame seed paste bowl.
- Combine sesame seed paste mixture and flour with a whisk. Ensure you do not over mix it. Continue to mix until it is just combined.
- Using an ice cream scoop, divide the mixture evenly to the lined ramekins.
- Steam the mixture in a steamer for 12 minutes.
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Notes
- Black sesame paste can be made by grinding 1/4 cup black sesame seeds with 1 tablespoon sesame seed oil until smooth.
- Brown sugar can be replaced with white sugar if unavailable, although brown sugar adds a richer taste.
- Use muffin baking paper cups to line ramekins, preventing sticking during steaming.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding flour and baking powder to keep buns tender.
Nutrition Information
Serving
6g
Calories
162kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
24mg
(1%)
Potassium
160mg
(3%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
70IU
(1%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 buns
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6g | |
| Calories | 162kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.