Savory Corn Batter Buns (Steamed, Soft & Chewy)
These savory corn batter buns are steamed—not baked—so they’re easy, comforting, and gentle on the stomach. Soft, chewy, and full of scallion aroma, they’re perfect straight from the steamer.
Ingredients
Main
- 2 ears sticky corn about 400g kernels
- Corn husks as needed
Savory Seasoning
- 50 g chopped scallions
- 2 –3g salt
- 1 g MSG optional
- 0.5 g ground Sichuan pepper optional
For Adjusting Texture
- Glutinous rice flour as needed
- Water a small amount
Instructions
Prepare the corn and husks
- Remove husks carefully and set aside intact pieces. Cut the kernels off the cob.
- In the video, the corn is grated into a fine batter; a blender or food processor can also be used with a small splash of water. Do not strain.
Season the batter
- Transfer the corn batter to a bowl. Add scallions, salt, MSG, and ground Sichuan pepper. Mix well.
- If the batter is too runny, add glutinous rice flour a little at a time until thick but spoonable.
Wrap
- Lay a corn husk flat, spoon about 50g batter into the center, and gently shape. Do not overfill. Fold or roll to enclose.
Steam
- Arrange buns in a steamer with space between them. Steam over steady heat for 15 minutes.
Serve
- Let rest for 2 minutes before opening the lid. Serve hot for the best soft, chewy texture.