In this era of national attention to health and wellness, calcium supplementation is undoubtedly an important part of our daily diet. Whether you're a thriving child, an elderly person in need of bone health, or an expectant mother who is pregnant with a new baby, calcium supplementation is an indispensable and critical link. In general, milk has become the first choice for calcium supplementation because of its rich calcium content and ideal calcium-phosphorus ratio. However, a new discovery has revealed that there is one food that contains several times more calcium than milk: the "black sesame seeds" that we often overlook.
Black sesame seeds, a low-key and nutritious black food, contain nearly 800 mg of calcium per 100 grams, compared to about 200 mg of calcium for the same weight of milk. Although black sesame seeds are more often used in tahini or as an adjunct, they can play a leading role in creating delicious and nutritious dishes.
Today, what I want to share with you is the unique method of this "black sesame steamed bun". This steamed bun is not only soft and fluffy, mellow and chewy, and its charm is even comparable to cake and bread, and it is deeply loved by children. In order to further enhance the nutritional value, we can also cleverly use milk instead of water and noodles to make milky black sesame steamed buns, which can not only meet the needs of children's taste buds, but also help their growth and promote height growth.
Next, let's start this journey of making black sesame steamed buns together!
The process of making black sesame steamed buns
Wash the fresh black sesame seeds you bought back with water, drain them and put them in a waterless and oil-free pan, slowly stir-fry them over medium heat until there is no water, and when they begin to emit a rich aroma, turn them to low heat and continue to fry until you hear the "pop" sound of the black sesame seeds bursting, and gently rub them with your hands to break them, and you can judge that the black sesame seeds have been fried.
After the fried black sesame seeds are cooled, they are put into a food processor and stirred into powder, without being too delicate, and retain a little graininess, so that the steamed buns will be more tasteful, and at the same time, the black sesame seeds will not be stirred for a long time.
Prepare a large bowl, pour the flour, freshly ground black sesame powder, sugar and yeast in order, and mix well according to a certain proportion.
Pour in warm water at a temperature of no more than 30 degrees Celsius, stir it with chopsticks to form a large piece of dough, then knead it into a smooth and delicate dough by hand, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it stand in a warm place to ferment.
Once the fermentation is complete, the dough is taken out and repeatedly kneaded on a sheet sprinkled with dry flour to exhaust, then kneaded into long strips and evenly cut into small pieces of uniform size.
Patiently knead each small agent into a round and lovely little dough, and after all the dough is kneaded, arrange them neatly one by one.
Place these cute little doughs in an orderly manner on a steamer cloth and let them rise for about 20 minutes, then steam over high heat for about 25 minutes. Don't be in a hurry to open the lid after steaming, and let the steamed buns simmer in the pot for 5 minutes, so as not to shrink the black sesame steamed buns when they are cold, affecting their appearance and taste.
Although the appearance of this black sesame steamed bun may seem ordinary, even a little dark, its inner aroma and taste are extremely attractive, and children often love it when they try it. This black sesame steamed bun not only subverts our perception of traditional calcium-supplemented food, but also brings a new delicious experience to the children's table. While allowing children to enjoy the food, they also unconsciously absorb rich calcium to help them thrive.