Vegetarian Chicken Pau

Delight in the comfort of these fluffy and flavorful Vegetarian Chicken Pau, a plant-based twist on the classic dim sum favorite. Crafted from soft, pillowy steamed buns made with a perfectly risen dough, each pau is generously filled with a savory blend of textured vegetable protein (TVP), soy sauce, and oyster mushroom sauce, enhanced by fragrant sesame oil, garlic, and crunchy vegetables like carrots and green onions. This recipe is perfect for those seeking a vegan or vegetarian-friendly alternative, offering the same umami-packed satisfaction as its traditional counterpart. Ready in just 80 minutes, these steamed buns make an ideal lunch, snack, or on-the-go meal. Serve them fresh from the steamer for maximum deliciousness!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 300 grams All-purpose flour
• 7 grams Instant yeast
• 25 grams Caster sugar
• 150 milliliters Water
• 10 milliliters Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 100 grams Textured vegetable protein (TVP), rehydrated
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Oyster mushroom sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 pieces Green onions, chopped
• 50 grams Carrot, finely diced

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, caster sugar, and salt.

Step 2

Add the water and vegetable oil to the flour mixture and knead until it forms a smooth and elastic dough.

Step 3

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

Step 4

While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a pan over medium heat, add a little vegetable oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the rehydrated TVP to the pan and stir-fry for about 3 minutes.

Step 6

Mix in the soy sauce, oyster mushroom sauce, and sesame oil, stirring until well combined.

Step 7

Dissolve the cornstarch in a couple of tablespoons of water and add it to the pan, cooking until the mixture thickens slightly.

Step 8

Stir in the chopped green onions and finely diced carrot, cooking for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let the filling cool.

Step 9

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal portions.

Step 10

Roll each dough portion into a ball and flatten it into a disc using a rolling pin.

Step 11

Add a spoonful of filling to the center of each disc and pleat the edges together to seal the pau.

Step 12

Place each pau on a small piece of parchment paper and let them rest for another 15 minutes.

Step 13

Prepare a steamer by bringing water to a boil. Steam the paus on high heat for 15-18 minutes.

Step 14

Serve hot and enjoy your homemade Vegetarian Chicken Pau!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(756.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1588.8

Total Fat 27.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2897.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 285.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.9g	0%
Total Sugars 30.2g
Protein 50.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 193.2mg	0%
Iron 17.1mg	0%
Potassium 1103.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.3%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 71.9%