Cooking bao buns requires steaming using a bamboo steamer basket or regular steaming equipment, but it can also be baked or pan-fried. Bao buns have different variations depending on the filling and cooking method. You can have cha siu bao filled with char siu or xiao long bao filled with meat and broth. In this recipe, we stuff the bun with
It’s filled with delicious vegan Asian recipes that really get you inspired to get cooking (and eating). And her latest video for vegan Hawaiian beef buns (Manapua) is super impressive. The final product looks so yummy and authentic – you won’t believe it’s actually vegan! She includes instructions for the dough and the filling, both of Assemble. Set a steamer on the heat. Steam the buns (in batches), spaced 3cm (1 1/2in) apart, for 8-10 minutes until puffed and cooked all the way through. To serve, remove the paper and stuff with the shredded pork, 3 finly shredded spring onions, 1/4 halved and finely sliced cucumber, a handful of coriander leaves and 100g salted crushed peanuts.