Heston’s Steamed Buns With Mongolian beef

Mongolian Beef Heston“Steamed buns are one of the stars of the street food scene – the perfect vehicle for the punchy flavours characteristic of Asian cuisine, like these caramelised beef strips marinated in chilli, ginger, soy and vinegar.” Heston Blumenthal

Makes: 6

INGREDIENTS

For the beef:
160g shallots, sliced
4 tsp chopped garlic
2 Thai chilli, plus seeds finely chopped
20g fresh root ginger, finely grated
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
1½ tsp groundnut oil
40g grapeseed oil
80g soy sauce
2 tbsp demerara sugar
1 tsp salt
2 x 250g pack essential Waitrose British Beef Stir-Fry Steak

For the buns:
435g plain flour
60g caster sugar
¾ tsp baking powder
50g double cream
1 tsp dry active yeast
Vegetable oil

METHOD

1. For the beef filling: sweat the shallots with the garlic, chilli and ginger in a pan over medium heat and with a little oil, for about 10 minutes or until shallots are soft and slightly caramelized. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely.

2. Mix the cooled ingredients in a bowl with the vinegar, groundnut oil, grapeseed oil, soy sauce, sugar, salt and the steak. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

3. For the buns: using a stand electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and on a low speed, mix together the flour, sugar and baking powder. In a separate bowl, and using a fork, whisk together 200g lukewarm water, the double cream and yeast, until well combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until the dough comes together. Switch the paddle for the dough hook and knead for approximately 5 minutes on medium speed. Then transfer the dough to an oiled bowl and cover tightly with clingfilm. Allow to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, finish the beef: heat a frying pan over high heat, add a little oil then add the strips of beef, being careful that each piece lays flat on the bottom of the pan. (This will give you an even cook and maximum flavour as the beef caramelizes in the pan.) Once pieces are in the pan leave for 2 minutes. Using tongs, turn the pieces over and leave for an additional 2 minutes. Remove the beef from the pan and place in bowl ready to fill your buns.

5. Roll the dough into a uniform shaped log, approximately 7cm in diameter. Cut into pieces measuring 5–6 cm wide.

6. Press the dough into a flat oval, measuring approximately 0.5cm thick. Brush both sides of the bun with a little oil and fold in half width-wise. Place on an oiled tray. Cover with clingfilm and place in a warm place for approximately 90 minutes or until they double in size.

7. If using a bamboo steamer, soak in water for 30 minutes. Place the steamer over a pan of simmering water. Line the bottom of the steamer with parchment paper that has been perforated. Place the buns inside the steamer (the steamer can be up to 2 layers tall). Place the lid on top and cook for approximately 15 minutes. Transfer the buns to a tray, slightly unfold the buns and cover with aluminium foil. 8 To serve, tear open the cooked buns along the fold and fill with the beef and shallot mixture.

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    Belinda Wanis, aka Miss B, is a Belle About Town who likes to bring a little bit of style into every aspect of her life. An experienced journalist with over 20 years in the industry she turned to the web, creating Belle About Town in early 2010, to fill a gap for tech-savvy stylish women who want the best life has to offer at their fingertips. She loves a decadent cocktail bar, a beautifully cut dress, cultural getaways, quality over quantity and is partial to Asian-fusion food. A globetrotter, who has lived in Australia, the UK and Denmark, she enjoys holidaying in the sun and you can often find her on a beach in Thailand or on shopping breaks in Sydney or New York. But her first love is, of course, London!

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