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Baked Manapua

Irresistible Baked Manapua: A Taste of Hawaii at Home

Experience the delightful taste of Baked Manapua, a Hawaiian comfort food, with this easy recipe featuring savory char siu pork wrapped in fluffy buns.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Proofing Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 package Frozen Dinner Roll Dough Convenient base for fluffy buns
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour For dusting surface
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash
  • as needed Cooking Spray To prevent sticking
For the Char Siu Filling
  • 1 cup Char Siu Pork, Diced Sweet BBQ pork
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion, Finely Diced Adds depth
  • 1/2 cup Water Chestnuts, Finely Diced For crunch
  • 2 scallions Green Onion, Sliced Adds color
  • 2 tbsp Dark Brown Sugar For sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth Adds moisture
  • 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce Adds umami
  • 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce Tangy sweetness
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Distinct aroma
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Thickening agent
  • to taste Kosher Salt Enhances flavor
  • to taste White Pepper enhances flavor
For the Topping
  • 2 tbsp Honey For glaze

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Skillet
  • plastic wrap
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Thaw your frozen dinner roll dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for 3–4 hours.
  2. In a skillet, heat grapeseed oil and sauté the finely diced yellow onion for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add diced char siu pork, dark brown sugar, oyster sauce, and hoisin sauce; mix thoroughly.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for another 3 minutes, then thicken with a cornstarch slurry.
  5. Flatten thawed dough balls on a floured surface, add filling, and seal the edges before placing seam side down on the baking sheet.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let proof at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and brush tops with egg wash before baking for 18–20 minutes.
  8. Optionally brush tops with honey glaze, allow to cool slightly, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bunCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For optimal flavor and texture, allow dough to thaw properly and experiment with different fillings.

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