FFXI: Yellow Curry Bun

Continuing with our theme this month of #FinalFantaFeast, I made Yellow Curry Buns from Final Fantasy XI! I didn’t fry the bun like the original recipe states, but rather baked it, as that is a much more user friendly (not to mention healthier) method of making this dish. I promise, it’s just as delicious!

Let’s go!

~Ingredients~

Bun

2 - 3 cup Flour, and more as needed



½ cup Water



2 tbsp. Sugar



½ tsp. Salt



2 tbsp. Butter



1 tsp. Yeast



2 Eggs

Panko, as needed

Curry Filling

¼ lb. Ground Beef



1 cup Coconut Milk (you want the canned version that is thick like cream, but not a solid, yogurt consistency. If that’s all you can find, add water or broth until it reaches a cream consistency.)



½ of 1 med-large White Onion



¾ cup Frozen Veggies



1 large Red Potato



2 - 3 cloves Garlic, minced



~ 2 tbsp. Curry Powder



Salt and Pepper, to taste



(optional) Cayenne pepper, to taste

Prep Time: 10 - 20 min. | Total Cook Time:

Makes: 6 buns

~Instructions~

Step 1.) Prep your veggies: dice the white onion and potato (dice the potato small for quick cooking). Mince the garlic. Follow the instructions on your yeast packet to prep the yeast. Wipe down a surface where you will be kneading your dough.

Step 2.) In a mixing bowl, combine your milk, sugar, salt, butter, and 1 beaten egg.

Step 3.) Add in 1 cup flour as well as the yeast. Combine, then slowly add in the remaining 2 cups of flour until you have a knead-able dough (this may take more or less flour for some.) Knead the dough for 8 - 10 minutes.

Step 4.) Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover with a towel. Allow to rest for 1 hr. (see Step 5 and 6 and then come back) After this knead the dough one more time for about 1 min. and allow to rest for 10 -15 min.

Step 5.) While you are waiting for the dough to rise, brown the ground beef in a frying pan and add in the onions and garlic and cook for 2 - 3 min.

Step 6.) Add in the potato and frozen veggies and whisk in the coconut milk. allow the milk to come to a boil before lowering to a simmer, covering the pan, and allowing to cook for another 15 - 20 min. or until the potato is fork tender.

When the dough is ready, taste your curry one last time to see if you need to adjust any spices to your taste. The curry should coat everything like a thick sauce, you can adjust this with flour or extra coconut milk ½ a tbsp. at a time.



Step 7.) Preheat the oven to 350°F. Split the dough into 6 pieces. Roll each piece out to 1/8 - 1/2 “ thin and place up to 2 tbsp. of the curry into the piece. Pinch the ends completely closed and set, closed side down, on a piece of wax/parchment paper.

Step 8.) Beat the second egg and brush it on the tops of all the buns. Pour some panko onto a plate and press the buns egg-side-down into the panko. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet and baked in the oven for 10 - 15 min. or until the buns begin to brown. Allow to cool 2 -3 min. before serving. Enjoy!

~Results~

Very delicious and filling! Even if you have some curry leftover (I halved it from the original amount I made because I had SO MUCH left over!) it is delicious to eat!

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