Japanese Traditional Food

Workshops

Nikuman (Steamed Pork Buns) Workshop

【肉まんワークショップ】寒い季節においしい中華まんを手作りしよう！ （日本語の文章は下にあります） Steamed pork buns, known as ‘Nikuman’ or ‘Butaman’ in Japanese, are originally from Chinese baozi. The Chinese version of these buns is typically made using BBQ char siu pork as the filling. However, the Japanese version is filled with pork mince, shiitake mushroom, and some vegetables, and seasoned with a blend of ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and more to give it a super delicious Japanese flavor. Nikuman is one of the Japanese favorite winter snacks. When we see those Nikuman including other kinds of buns starting to be sold at convenience stores, we feel that winter is approaching. My Nikuman is so popular that many friends request the buns when winter comes 😉 I’d like to share my special recipe and show you how to make them in this workshop. We will also make Anman (buns with