INGREDIENTS

• For the Dough

  •1/4 cup warm water

  •2 and 1/4 tsp instant dry yeast

  •3/4 cup warm milk

  •1 large egg

  •1/4 cup softened butter unsalted

  •1/4 cup sugar

  •1 tsp salt

  •3 cups plus 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

  •1 egg beaten, for egg wash

  For the Tuna Filling

  •2 Cans Hanaa Light Meat Tuna

  •4 stalks green onion chopped

  •4 Tbsp mayonnaise

  •1/4 tsp salt

  •1/4 tsp black pepper

  •1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

  •1 Tbsp onion, minced Sesame seeds for toppings

PREPARATION

Prepare the Tuna Filling

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Set aside

Make the Dough

1.In a mixing bowl, combine yeast, warm water and about a teaspoon of sugar. Let this stand for 5 minutes, or until it is foamy. Add milk, egg, softened butter, sugar and salt. Stir everything with a wooden spoon.

2.Add 3 cups of flour gradually, stirring until incorporated. Add just enough of the remaining flour, until the dough gathers into a shaggy mass. You may not need all of the flour.

3.Turn the dough over on a lightly floured surface. Knead until the dough is smooth, elastic and can stretch thinly. Add flour sparingly as needed to help when the dough sticks too much to the board or your hands. Shape it into a ball and place it in a bowl. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let rise for 1 to 1 and 1/2 hours, or until the size is doubled.

4.Gently deflate the dough and divide to 12 portions. Using a rolling pin or your palms, flatten a portion into ¼ inch thickness. Spoon about a tablespoon of the tuna mixture in the centre of the dough. Fold the edges over the centre and pull it over to cover the filling. Shape the dough into a smooth ball, tucking the ends underneath to close. Repeat with the remaining dough.

5.Arrange the dough balls on a baking pan that is lined with parchment paper. Cover it with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise again for about an hour, or until doubled in size.

6.Preheat oven to 350 F. Brush the surface of the dough with the egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Bake at 350 F for 18-22 minutes, or until golden.

7.Garnish and serve warm.