Vegan Steamed Chicken Bao Buns
Delight your taste buds with these fluffy and flavorful Vegan Steamed Chicken Bao Buns—an irresistible plant-based twist on the classic Chinese street food. These pillowy soft buns are filled with a savory seitan "chicken" mixture made from vital wheat gluten, chickpea flour, and a medley of umami-rich ingredients like soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. The shredded seitan is sautéed with fresh carrots and scallions for a burst of texture and flavor, making each bite a perfect balance of soft, chewy, and satisfying. These bao buns are steamed to perfection, giving them their signature light and airy texture. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or centerpiece to a plant-based meal, these buns are a surefire crowd-pleaser that even meat-lovers will crave. Ideal for adding a touch of Asian-inspired goodness to your vegan recipe repertoire!
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Ingredients
- 300 grams All-purpose flour
- 7 grams Instant yeast
- 40 grams Sugar
- 5 grams Baking powder
- 150 milliliters Plant milk (unsweetened)
- 30 milliliters Neutral vegetable oil (such as sunflower or canola)
- 150 grams Vital wheat gluten (for seitan chicken)
- 50 grams Chickpea flour
- 15 grams Nutritional yeast
- 180 milliliters Vegetable broth
- 15 milliliters Soy sauce
- 5 grams Garlic powder
- 5 grams Onion powder
- 30 milliliters Hoison sauce
- 10 milliliters Sesame oil
- 50 grams Shredded carrots
- 30 grams Finely chopped scallions
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and baking powder. Gradually add plant milk and vegetable oil while mixing until a soft dough forms.
Step 2
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Step 3
While the dough rises, prepare the seitan chicken filling. In a mixing bowl, whisk together vital wheat gluten, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk vegetable broth and soy sauce. Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients while stirring. Knead into a rough dough and form into a small log.
Step 5
Steam the seitan log for 30 minutes over medium heat. Once cooled, shred it into small pieces.
Step 6
In a skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add the shredded seitan, hoison sauce, shredded carrots, and chopped scallions. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until heated and well coated.
Step 7
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and flatten into a circular disc.
Step 8
Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each dough circle. Pinch the edges together to seal, forming a bun.
Step 9
Place each bun on a parchment square. Steam the buns in a bamboo steamer or other steamer setup over medium heat for 10-12 minutes.
Step 10
Serve the vegan steamed chicken bao buns warm as a delicious appetizer or entree!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1072.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2652.6 |
| Total Fat 53.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2234.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 370.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 63.2g | |
| Protein 175.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 63.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 439.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 26.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2414.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories