Taiwanese
Coconut Chocolate Lava Steamed Buns
petits pains vapeur au chocolat et coco
The lightly sweet, extra-soft version. A cocoa dough with a little coconut oil, filled with chocolate chips that melt when you bite in.
Ingredients
IngrédientsMakes 6–8 buns
Dough
Filling
Method
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Philia's tips
- The secret to smooth, unwrinkled buns — never lift the lid as soon as you turn off the heat. Wait 3–5 minutes, then open it just a crack to let the steam out first.
Storing & reheating
- Cool completely: put the buns on a wire rack as soon as they come out, so steam doesn't make the bottoms soggy.
- Freezing: once cool, seal them in a zip-lock bag with the air pressed out and freeze straight away (keeps 3–4 weeks). Don't keep them in the fridge — it makes them dry and hard.
- Reheating: no need to thaw. Steam for 10–15 minutes and they are as soft as freshly made. In the microwave, spray the tops with a little water and heat for 40–60 seconds.