Ingredients
300 g all-purpose or bleached flour
125 g cornstarch
60 g superfine sugar
3 ยฝ g instant yeast
12 g baking powder
180 ml warm water
60 ml vegetable oil, plus extra for rubbing
700 g chicken breasts or thighs
ยฝ teaspoon salt
ยฝ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
30 ml soy sauce
15 ml sesame oil
1 egg white
300 g all-purpose flour
Vegetable oil for shallow frying
125 ml gochujang
4 tablespoons soy sauce
80 g light brown sugar
3–4 tablespoons rice vinegar (to taste)
4 teaspoons finely chopped garlic (to taste)
Thinly sliced cucumber
Finely chopped spring onions or chives
Sesame seeds for sprinkling
Instructions
1-Prepare and rise the dough for bao buns, then shape and steam.
2-Marinate and coat the chicken before frying to golden perfection.
3-Simmer the spicy sauce and assemble the buns just before serving.
Last Step:
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โณ Allow enough rising time for soft, fluffy bao buns for best texture.
๐ถ๏ธ Adjust the amount of gochujang, garlic, and rice vinegar in the sauce to suit your preferred spice and tang levels.
๐ณ Fry chicken in small batches to maintain oil temperature and ensure crispy coating every time.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Rising/Resting Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Snack
- Method: Steaming, Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Pescatarian, Dairy-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
