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Salted Egg Lava Bun

Fluffy, soft steamed buns filled with runny salted egg custard, a must have indulgent dim sum treat.

Fluffy, soft steamed buns filled with runny salted egg custard, a must have indulgent dim sum treat.

  • Cooking time1 hour
  • Prep time5 minutes
  • Servings4
recipe image Salted Egg Lava Bun
  • 4 salted egg yolks
  • 80 grams Planta margarine
  • 80 grams icing sugar
  • 50 grams evaporated milk
  • 30 grams milk powder
  • 30 grams custard powder
  • 400 grams cake flour
  • 60 grams sugar
  • 5 grams baking powder
  • 5 grams instant yeast
  • 230 ml milk
  • 20 grams Planta margarine
  1. Add flour, sugar and salt to a bowl and mix.
  2. Add the grated carrots and mix until fully combined.
  3. Pour warm water and knead for 3 - 4 mins until it forms into a dough.
  4. Add the Planta Margarine and knead again for 5 - 6 mins.
  5. Let the dough rest for 20 - 30 mins covered with a cloth.
  6. Divide the dough into 4 equals parts and then roll each one into a large circle.
  7. Spread 2 tablespoons Planta Margarine on the dough and then use a knife to cut the dough into 2 semi circles.
  8. Roll each half to form a cone and then press it down to form a rough ball. Cover the rest of the dough as you roll the chapati’s.
  9. Sprinkle flour on each ball of dough and then roll it / flatten it out to about ¼ inch thickness with a rolling pin.
Cooking the chapati
  1. Place it on a hot pan and let it cook for 30 - 45 secs. Flip it over and spread ½ tablespoon Planta Margarine over it. Flip again and press it down as you spread another ½ tablespoon Planta Margarine over it. Flip again and cook for another 30 - 45 secs.
  2. Repeat with the rest and keep the chapati’s covered as you cook them to keep them soft.
Energy (kcal)849 kcal
Energy (kJ)3550 kJ
Protein (g)16.3 g
Carbohydrate incl. fibre (g)127.4 g
Carbohydrate excl. fibre (g)125.4 g
Sugar (g)41.8 g
Fibre (g)2.0 g
Fat (g)30.4 g
Saturated fat (g)8.5 g
Unsaturated fat (g)20.0 g
Monounsaturated fat (g)12.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat (g)7.3 g
Trans fat (g)3.7 g
Cholesterol (mg)189 mg
Sodium (mg)205 mg
Salt (g)0.51 g
Vitamin A (IU)1276 IU
Vitamin C (mg)0.7 mg
Calcium (mg)276 mg
Iron (mg)8.10 mg
Potassium (mg)354 mg