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Stuffed Steamed Bao Buns

Cultural Context

Originating from China, bao buns are a beloved street food, often filled with various meats and vegetables. Traditionally enjoyed during festivals and family gatherings, they symbolize prosperity and joy. Today, bao buns have gained global popularity, with numerous variations emerging, including vegetarian and fusion styles.

ChineseCNmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp milk
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp dry yeast
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp oil (for stuffing)
1/2 inch ginger (finely chopped)
1 medium capsicum (chopped)
1 carrot (finely chopped)
4 tbsp sweet corn
3 tbsp green peas
1/2 tsp salt (for stuffing)
1/2 tsp black pepper powder
1 tsp chilli flakes
1/2 tsp oregano
2 tbsp pizza sauce / tomato sauce
1 large tomato (finely chopped)
some olive slices
pizza cheese

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner while ground chicken is often more economical.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while bread flour can enhance texture.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

1

Make the dough by mixing milk, sugar, and dry yeast; let it sit until frothy.

2

In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

3

Add the yeast mixture to the flour and mix until a dough forms.

4

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, then let it rise until doubled in size.

5

Prepare the vegetable stuffing by heating oil and adding ginger, capsicum, carrot, sweet corn, green peas, salt, black pepper, chilli flakes, oregano, pizza sauce, and tomato; mix well.

6

Divide the risen dough into pieces, roll each into a circle, and fill with stuffing; seal the edges.

7

Steam the buns in a kadhai until fluffy and cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingsteaming

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlkadhaispatulameasuring cups

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggssoywheat

Also Known As

BaoziChinese Steamed BunsBao Buns

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