{"id":2462,"date":"2025-08-16T09:00:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T00:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/?p=2462"},"modified":"2025-07-17T09:32:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T00:32:28","slug":"how-to-reheat-nikuman-steamed-pork-bun-tips-22080","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/how-to-reheat-nikuman-steamed-pork-bun-tips-22080\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Easy and Delicious Ways to Reheat and Enjoy Nikuman at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Heat It Deliciously<\/h2>\r\n
\"Nikuman\"<\/div>\r\n

The steamed pork buns we prepared this time came in a pack of five from a supermarket. Have you ever had the disappointing experience of heating nikuman in the microwave only to end up with dry dough or a soggy bottom? Let\u2019s fix that!<\/p>\r\n

\u2460 Pour water into a mug<\/h3>\r\n
\"Pouring<\/div>\r\n

First, prepare a mug. Choose one with a narrow rim if possible. Pour about 2\u20133 cm of water into the bottom of the mug.<\/p>\r\n

\u2461 Place the nikuman on top of the mug<\/h3>\r\n
\"Remove<\/div>\r\n

Remove the paper on the bottom of the nikuman.<\/p>\r\n

\"Set<\/div>\r\n

Then set the nikuman on top of the mug! If the mug has a wide rim, it won\u2019t support the bun well\u2014so choose carefully!<\/p>\r\n

\u2462 Wrap with plastic wrap<\/h3>\r\n
\"Wrap\"Wrap<\/div>\r\n

Loosely wrap the mug and nikuman with plastic wrap from above.<\/p>\r\n

\"What<\/div>\r\n

It looks like this once wrapped. Quite a strange sight, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\r\n

\u2463 Heat in the microwave<\/h3>\r\n
\"Heat<\/div>\r\n

Place it in the microwave and heat for 2 minutes at 500W.<\/p>\r\n

\"Remove\"Remove<\/div>\r\n

Carefully take it out of the microwave to avoid burns, remove the plastic wrap, and it’s ready to eat.<\/p>\r\n

\"Looks<\/div>\r\n

It\u2019s been gently steamed, resulting in moist and delicious dough!<\/p>\r\n

\"Hot<\/div>\r\n

The steam generated inside the mug heats the nikuman from below, so the filling inside is warmed through as well. Now you can enjoy perfectly hot and delicious nikuman at home!<\/p>\r\n

Pan-Frying Nikuman<\/h2>\r\n
\"Add<\/div>\r\n

Next, let\u2019s try pan-frying nikuman! First, add a bit of sesame oil to a heated frying pan.<\/p>\r\n

\u2460 Place in the frying pan<\/h3>\r\n
\"Fry\"Fry<\/div>\r\n

Place the nikuman in the pan (after removing the paper), and cook until a brown crust forms.<\/p>\r\n

\u2461 Flip it over<\/h3>\r\n
\"Flip<\/div>\r\n

Once you get a nice golden crust, flip the nikuman and cook the other side. The sizzling sesame oil smells amazing!<\/p>\r\n

\u2462 Press it against the pan<\/h3>\r\n
\"Press<\/div>\r\n

Press the nikuman against the pan as much as possible. This helps heat the filling thoroughly.<\/p>\r\n

\"After<\/div>\r\n

This is what it looks like after both sides are browned. The crimped top has a lovely grilled finish, making it look like something from a shop!<\/p>\r\n

\u2463 All done!<\/h3>\r\n
\"All<\/div>\r\n

The crust is crispy and the hint of sesame oil adds a toasty aroma\u2014undeniably delicious. This is a must-try variation!<\/p>\r\n

Nikuman Soup<\/h2>\r\n

\u2460 Make Chinese-style soup<\/h3>\r\n
\"Add\"Add<\/div>\r\n

Prepare a deep bowl and pour in about 150 ml of hot water. Add 1 teaspoon of Chinese soup base and stir gently.<\/p>\r\n

\u2461 Add the nikuman<\/h3>\r\n
\"Add\"Add<\/div>\r\n

Drop the nikuman into the soup! It\u2019s best to microwave the nikuman in advance so it\u2019s already hot and ready to enjoy.<\/p>\r\n

\u2462 Add toppings<\/h3>\r\n
\"Add<\/div>\r\n

Top with shredded chili, sesame seeds, green onion, or any condiments from your fridge. The bun will absorb the soup like a sponge, so feel free to adjust the amount of water and soup base to your liking.<\/p>\r\n

\"Nikuman<\/div>\r\n

Quick and easy nikuman soup. Why not make it for a chilly morning when you’re in a rush?<\/p>\r\n

Add Condiments<\/h2>\r\n
\"Nikuman<\/div>\r\n

While nikuman filling is already seasoned, in some regions it’s common to eat it with condiments. In western Japan\u2014including Kyushu and Kansai\u2014convenience stores even include soy sauce and mustard when you buy nikuman.<\/p>\r\n

\u2460 Start with soy sauce and vinegar<\/h3>\r\n
\"Soy<\/div>\r\n

Start by mixing soy sauce and vinegar in a 1:1 ratio. Just dip your nikuman and enjoy!<\/p>\r\n

\u2461 Add mustard<\/h3>\r\n
\"Add<\/div>\r\n

Adding mustard makes it feel like you’re eating a giant shumai dumpling. Mustard and dim sum make a great combo!<\/p>\r\n

\u2462 Get creative!<\/h3>\r\n
\"Get<\/div>\r\n

Besides soy sauce and vinegar or mustard, try ponzu or Worcestershire sauce too. You can also mix Worcestershire with mayo, or make mustard mayo. There are endless tasty variations!<\/p>\r\n

\"Nikuman\"<\/div>\r\n

With just a little creativity, nikuman can take on many delicious forms. Try out these methods\u2014or invent your own signature way to enjoy them!<\/p>\r\n\n

\n \n
Read Next<\/div>\n
\n
How to Eat an Avocado with Just a Spoon and Soy Sauce \u2013 No Mess, No Waste!<\/div>\n
\n

How to Eat an Avocado with Just a Spoon and Soy Sauce \u2013 No Mess, No Waste! <\/p><\/div>\n

Have you ever wondered\u2014is an avocado a vegetable or a fruit? According to Japan\u2019s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, it\u2019s actually classified as a fruit! With its smooth, creamy texture and rich nutritional value, avocado is an incredibly versatile ingredient. Whether you enjoy it like sashimi with soy sauce and wasabi, or pair it with cream cheese for a stylish Western-style dish, the ways to eat it are endless.\r\nIn this article, we\u2019ll show you a simple and delicious way to enjoy \u201csolo avocado time\u201d at home!<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

<\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When the weather gets chilly, it’s hard to resist grabbing a nikuman (steamed pork bun) from the convenience store. It’s delicious just as it is, of course\u2014but why not try something a little different for a change? This time, we’re introducing some easy and tasty ways to enjoy nikuman at home that we highly recommend you try!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":2464,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[55],"class_list":["post-2462","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-slug_articles","tag-how"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2462","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2462"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2462\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2463,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2462\/revisions\/2463"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2464"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2462"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2462"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2462"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}