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Vegan Bao Buns

Soft and fluffy steamed bao buns filled with savory mushrooms, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs for a delicious plant-based meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 12 minutes
Servings: 10 buns
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bao Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp plant-based milk
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Mushroom Filling
  • 16 oz mushrooms finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Pickled Vegetables
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • 1 cup red cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • pinch of salt

Equipment

  • bamboo steamer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Mix dough ingredients and knead until smooth.
  2. Allow dough to rise until doubled.
  3. Prepare pickled vegetables.
  4. Cook mushroom filling until caramelized.
  5. Shape dough into folded bao buns.
  6. Steam for 10–12 minutes.
  7. Fill with mushrooms and vegetables before serving.

Notes

Allow buns to rest for two minutes after steaming before opening the lid for the best texture.