Step 1
Heat sufficient water in a steamer. Line a perforated steamer plate with butter paper.
Step 2
Take yeast in a bowl. Add ½ teaspoon castor sugar and 1 cup warm water, mix well and set aside for 5 minutes or till frothy.
Step 3
Take flour in a bowl. Add salt, activated yeast and ½ cup warm water, mix and knead into a soft dough. Wrap in a wet muslin cloth and set aside to prove for 15 minutes.
Step 4
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick wok. Add garlic and sauté for a minute. Add spring onion with greens and sauté for a minute. Add green chillies, mix and sauté.
Step 5
Add chicken, mix and cook on high heat. Add salt, soy sauce, mix well and cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
Step 6
Add chopped coriander and remaining castor sugar, mix well and cook on low heat for 2 minutes.
Step 7
Take cornflour in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water, mix well into a smooth slurry and add to the wok. Mix well and cook for a minute. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
Step 8
Dust the worktop with some flour, place the dough on it and knock it. Divide the dough into equal portions and shape them into medium size balls.
Step 9
Flatten the balls place a portion of cooked chicken mixture in the centre, bring the edges together and pinch to seal. Shape them into buns.
Step 10
Place the buns on the steamer plate, cover with a wet muslin cloth and set aside to prove for 15 minutes.
Step 11
Place the steamer plate in the steamer and steam for 15-20 minutes.