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Steamed Buns from Spirited Away
Vegan Steamed Buns from Spirited Away
Steamed buns filled with anko.
2 hTotal time
EasyDifficulty
6servings
210kcal/serving
6 gProtein
38 gCarbs
2 gFat
200kcal/serving
6 gProtein
38 gCarbs
1 gFat

Quick answer
To make Steamed Buns from Spirited Away you need active dry yeast, milk, wheat flour, powdered sugar and azuki beans, among other things. It takes 7 steps in 3 phases, about 2 h in total for 6 servings, with easy difficulty. The vegan version swaps milk for plant milk.

Quick answer
To make Vegan Steamed Buns from Spirited Away you need active dry yeast, plant milk, wheat flour, powdered sugar and azuki beans, among other things. It takes 7 steps in 3 phases, about 2 h in total for 6 servings, with easy difficulty.

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Ingredients
for 6 servings
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Alternative: Certified gluten-free dry yeast
Alternative: Oat, rice or soy milk
Alternative: Lactose-free milk
Alternative: Gluten-free blend: 2 parts rice flour to 1 part cornstarch
Allergens and intolerances · omnivore version
Wheat (gluten)Active dry yeast, Wheat flour
MilkMilk
May not agree with an intolerance to
GlutenActive dry yeast, Wheat flour
LactoseMilk
How to replace them
Wheat (gluten)- Active dry yeast → Certified gluten-free dry yeast
- Wheat flour → Gluten-free blend: 2 parts rice flour to 1 part cornstarch
Milk- Milk → Oat, rice or soy milk
Gluten- Active dry yeast → Certified gluten-free dry yeast
- Wheat flour → Gluten-free blend: 2 parts rice flour to 1 part cornstarch
Lactose- Milk → Lactose-free milk
Guidance based on the recipe’s ingredients. Always check each product’s label: sauces, stocks and ready-made products may contain traces.
Vegan version: the ingredients highlighted in green replace the animal-based ones.
Alternative: Certified gluten-free dry yeast
Alternative: Oat or rice milk
Alternative: Gluten-free blend: 2 parts rice flour to 1 part cornstarch
Allergens and intolerances · vegan version
Wheat (gluten)Active dry yeast, Wheat flour
Tree nutsPlant milk
SoyPlant milk
May not agree with an intolerance to
GlutenActive dry yeast, Wheat flour
SoyPlant milk
How to replace them
Wheat (gluten)- Active dry yeast → Certified gluten-free dry yeast
- Wheat flour → Gluten-free blend: 2 parts rice flour to 1 part cornstarch
Tree nuts- Plant milk → Oat or rice milk
Soy- Plant milk → Oat or rice milk
Gluten- Active dry yeast → Certified gluten-free dry yeast
- Wheat flour → Gluten-free blend: 2 parts rice flour to 1 part cornstarch
Soy- Plant milk → Oat or rice milk
Guidance based on the recipe’s ingredients. Always check each product’s label: sauces, stocks and ready-made products may contain traces.
Step by step
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Dough preparation and kneading
Dissolve sugar in warm water. Add yeast and rest 15 min until foamy.
Timer · 15 minAdd warm milk. Add flour, powdered sugar and salt. Knead until smooth dough.
Proofing and filling
Rest 1 h in warm place until doubled.
Make 6 anko balls (~35 g). Divide dough in 6, flatten and wrap each ball, sealing edges.
Steaming and resting
Prepare steamer with ~1200 ml warm water.
Place buns on papers and proof 30 min.
Timer · 30 minSteam 15 min with lid closed. Turn off and rest 5 min without opening.
Timer · 15 min

Recipe completed!
In the app this recipe would give you +160 XP in Spirits and count towards your weekly mission. Keep your postcard of the dish.

“Apron ready! I’ll guide you step by step.”
Dough preparation and kneading
Dissolve sugar in warm water. Add yeast and rest 15 min until foamy.
Timer · 15 minAdd warm soy milk. Add flour, powdered sugar and salt. Knead until smooth dough.
Proofing and filling
Rest 1 h in warm place until doubled.
Make 6 anko balls (~35 g). Divide dough in 6, flatten and wrap each ball, sealing edges.
Steaming and resting
Prepare steamer with ~1200 ml warm water.
Place buns on papers and proof 30 min.
Timer · 30 minSteam 15 min with lid closed. Turn off and rest 5 min without opening.
Timer · 15 min

Recipe completed!
In the app this recipe would give you +160 XP in Spirits and count towards your weekly mission. Keep your postcard of the dish.
Cook “Steamed Buns from Spirited Away” with Kai in Cooking ModeOne step at a time, with timers and the shopping list for 6 servings
Studio Ghibli recipes
Howl's breakfast, Ponyo's ramen, the Siberia cake from The Wind Rises and the buns from Spirited Away.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Steamed Buns from Spirited Away take to make?
About 2 h in total, split into 3 phases: dough preparation and kneading, proofing and filling and steaming and resting.
Can I make Vegan Steamed Buns from Spirited Away?
Yes. Tap “Vegan” on the recipe: plant milk replace the animal ingredients. Amounts and steps adapt automatically.
Can I make it for more or fewer people?
Yes. The base recipe is for 6 servings; change the number of servings and every amount is recalculated.
Which anime is Steamed Buns from Spirited Away from?
From Studio Ghibli. Anko-filled steamed buns like those sold at the stalls in the spirit world. It appears with Chihiro, Haku and No-Face. In the app it’s in the Spirits universe.




