1.11.2009


After a good Sunday breakfast, I made Chinese steamed buns, called 花捲 (flower twist)/ Hua Juan.

Recipe from here. ( I forgot to put the oil in the dough, but they are still very tasty. I didn't add as much yeast as it said in the recipe, I just don't like the taste of yeast. ). I also tried to bake some of them. They turned out good too. Yummy!! I guess they can be different kind of forms. There are some similar buns in different forms and they all have their own names. I might make more of them but try different kind of forms or adding stuffing ( like red beans). But, Trust me! The twisting part is like crafting.......... unexpectedly & surprisingly fun to make.










I also like the twisted yarns!!




I made some belated holidays' gifts for friends.




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Barry McGee is the best!!

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13 comments:

  1. Rona ChangJanuary 12, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    The hua juan looks yummy. I haven't had any in a very long time.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    the 花捲 looks good! i've not had it before. will definately try making it one day.

    love you blog. update more. :)

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  3. hannnaJanuary 12, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    everything looks very delicious! so many jams...
    and Barry McGee is the best! her late wife was even better, i love her work immensely.
    the yarns are really pretty too, what kind of yarn is it?
    and the scarfs, i wanna try weaving!
    i noticed you have me on your link list, nice!

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  4. JenniferJanuary 12, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    Looks like Blue Sky Alpaca! I love that yarn, so luscious! Your friends are lucky to receive those scarves!
    I'm hungry looking at the buns you made...

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  5. ah-yiJanuary 12, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    Hi, Hannna & Jennifer

    yes, they are blue sky alpaca!!

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  6. AlexJanuary 13, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    Thanks for posting this recipe! I've been making dumplings with a new bamboo steamer and this will be a great addition to the feast. could i stuff with BBQ pork?

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  7. ah-yiJanuary 13, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    alex,
    that's exactly what i'm thinking to make tonight!! steamed pork bums, but i may also try the chick and scallop ones.

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  8. SASHAJanuary 13, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    yum.
    i love blue sky alpaca, too. have some still to use up from a vest project...
    beautiful weavings.

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  9. PAMELATANGJanuary 14, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    i love your scarves!!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    ah-yi,
    i love your scarves. can you recommend some knitting books? i want to learn to knit. how you started?

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  11. aliceJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    those flower buns are so pretty! =)

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    I love the twisted yarn vs buns comparison, great photos and looking delicious :)

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  13. TiazFebruary 13, 2009 at 5:25 AM

    Ohh this is lovely. :)
    LOOKs yummy too.

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