![]() ![]() Nonetheless, out stalwart hero stuck to his principles, said no to barbarism and decided to make human head-shaped bread with meat fillings instead. (The area was steeped in witchcraft.) Some sources say that he would be sent magic troops if he did so whilst others said it would allow him to cross an important river. The story is that when Zhu Ge Liang was waging war in Southwestern China, as important historical male figures did, he was advised that he had to throw human heads into the river to obtain the help of the Gods. It's a great make ahead recipe: it freezes easily and can be reheated from frozen!Īpparently we have human sacrifice to thank for this delicious fluffy bun, which is a little gory.Ī popular chinese legend about the origin of mantous is linked to Zhu Ge Liang, a very famous Chinese strategist, hero/anti-hero of many Chinese TV dramas and an important character in the Chinese classic novel "The Romance of the 3 Kingdoms".Īccording to Lang Ying of the Ming Dynasty in Qi Xiu Lei Gao, mantou used to be spelt as "barbarian's head" before changing over time to its currently spelling (which is a homonym).It's very pretty- you can make a whole variety of coloured spirals and have a platter of rainbow mantous!.It's so easy that you should have no problem with the recipe even if it's your first time making a Chinese steamed bun. It is a super efficient & easy mantou recipe as there is only 1 rise thanks to the yeast and baking powder (the traditional yeast-only dough recipe has 2 rises).Spiral Pandan Mantou (Steamed Chinese Buns).A quick and easy 1-rise steamed Fluffy Spiral Pandan Mantou recipe, with tips on getting a smooth mantou skin and how to create the beautiful whirl pattern in a rainbow of colors! Jump to: ![]()
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