Chicken Bao Buns

Directions

  1. 1Mix flour 500g, yeast powder 5g, and sugar 1 tsp in a bowl
  2. 2Stir in warm water 260g until clumpy
  3. 3Knead into a smooth dough. Cover with plastic wrap and let it double in size
  4. 4Prepare 2 chicken legs, remove bones, and dice
  5. 5Fry chicken until it changes color
  6. 6Add cooking wine 1 tbsp, sweet bean sauce 1 tbsp, soybean paste 1 tbsp, and stir-fry
  7. 7Add shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry again
  8. 8Season with light soy sauce 1 tsp, dark soy sauce 1/2 tsp, chicken essence 1/2 tsp, and pepper powder 1/2 tsp
  9. 9Let the mixture cool, then add chopped onions and mix well for the filling
  10. 10Knead the dough again. Divide and roll into flat skins
  11. 11Fill with the prepared mixture
  12. 12Shape the buns to your liking
  13. 13Place in a steamer and let them double in size
  14. 14Steam for 15 minutes, then simmer for 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 500 g flour
  • 5 g yeast powder
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 260 g warm water
  • 2 chicken legs
  • 1 tbsp cooking wine
  • 1 tbsp sweet bean sauce
  • 1 tbsp soybean paste
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 tsp light soy sauce
  • 0.5 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 0.5 tsp chicken essence
  • 0.5 tsp pepper powder
  • 1 cup chopped onions

Equipment

bowlwooden spoonplastic wrapcutting boardknifefrying panspatulasteamer