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Baked Manapua: A Taste of Tradition
Youssef Hb

Baked Manapua (Halal-Friendly)

A golden Hawaiian-Chinese bun with a savory chicken filling, flaky crust, and honey wash. Flaky dough encases a juicy, sweet-savory chicken filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Chinese-Hawaiian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Frozen dinner roll dough 1 package
  • All-purpose flour 1/2 cup
  • Cooked halal chicken (skinned/shredded) 1 cup
  • Yellow onion 1 medium (diced)
  • Grapeseed oil 2 tablespoons
  • Chicken broth 1 cup
  • Oyster sauce 2 tablespoons
  • Hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons
  • Sesame oil 1 teaspoon
  • Cornstarch 1 tablespoon
  • Water 1/2 cup (for slurry)
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • White pepper (optional)
  • Honey wash (for brushing)
  • Coarse salt (optional, for finishing)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
  2. Dust work surface with flour. Thaw dough to handle
  3. In a pan, sauté onion in oil until softened
  4. Add chicken, broth, oyster sauce, hoisin, and sesame oil
  5. Simmer 8-10 minutes
  6. Mix cornstarch and water, stir into chicken mixture
  7. Season with salt and pepper; cool slightly
  8. Roll dough into 4-inch circles
  9. Spoon 2 tbsp filling into center, fold to seal
  10. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet
  11. Brush tops with honey
  12. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden

Notes

Use halal-certified chicken for substitution
Omit oil if using lean chicken
Fillings can use tofu, porkless char siu alternative, or mushroom medley
Storage: Freeze sealed unbaked buns up to 2 months