Description
Delight in the fluffy goodness of homemade bao buns, soft pockets ready to be filled with your choice of savory delights. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home, these bao buns offer a harmonious blend of flavors that will transport your taste buds to culinary bliss. With simple ingredients and an easy-to-follow method, you can impress your family and friends with this comforting dish that celebrates togetherness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
- 1 tsp active dry yeast (3g)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (12g)
- 1/2 tsp salt (3g)
- 3/4 cup warm water (180ml)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (15ml)
- 1 cup cooked pork belly or chicken thighs, shredded (150g)
- 1 cup cabbage, finely chopped (70g)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (30ml)
- 1 tbsp Sriracha or hoisin sauce (15ml)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Gradually add warm water while stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide into small portions; roll each into circles.
- Prepare the filling by cooking your protein with soy sauce and Sriracha until caramelized; mix in chopped cabbage.
- Place filling on each dough circle, fold closed, and steam in a bamboo steamer lined with parchment paper for approximately 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bao bun (75g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg