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Steamed chicken buns in a bamboo steamer basket
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Tiamongla Kasar
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Tiamongla Kasar
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Steamed
Chinese Chicken Buns
: Fluffy Bao Filled With Savoury Chicken

1 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
14
Ingredients
Non Veg
Diet
These steamed Chinese chicken buns are soft, fluffy, and filled with a rich and savoury chicken mixture that makes them hard to resist. Soft, warm dough on the outside and a juicy, flavour-packed chicken filling inside make them a real treat, whether you’re making them for lunch, brunch, or just a cosy snack at home. Every bite gives you a nice balance of soft bread and juicy filling. Making these buns at home may seem challenging at first, but the process is easier than it looks when broken down into steps. The dough is made with basic pantry ingredients and comes together into a smooth, elastic texture after kneading and resting. Meanwhile, the filling uses a blend of garlic, ginger, and sauces that are commonly found in many Chinese chicken recipes. Once shaped and steamed, the buns turn soft, pillowy, and slightly glossy, locking in all the delicious juices inside. These buns taste best warm, fresh out of the steamer, especially when dipped into a little soy or chilli sauce. They also pair beautifully with a hot cup of herbal tea, making them a comforting homemade treat for any time of the day. They are also perfect for meal prep, as they can be steamed in batches and stored easily, making them a convenient option for quick and tasty meals throughout the week.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
450gPlain flour (3 cups) For the dough
250mlLukewarm water (1 cup)
2 tspDried yeast
2 tbsp Caster sugar
1 ½ tspBaking powder
A pinchSalt
250gChicken mince (For the filling)
1 cloveGarlic (crushed)
1 tbspBrown sugar
1 tsp Fresh ginger (finely grated)
1 tsp Chinese five spice
2 tbsp Oyster sauce
1 tbsp Soy sauce
2 tspSesame oil

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prepare the yeast mixture

In a small bowl, combine the lukewarm water, dried yeast, caster sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Use a fork to whisk everything together until the mixture becomes slightly foamy. This shows the yeast is active and ready to use.

Step 1
Step 1: Prepare the yeast mixture
3-5 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Make the dough
10 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Let the dough rise
60 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Cook the chicken filling
7 Minutes

FAQs

A steamed Chinese bun is commonly called a “bao” or “baozi.” These are soft, fluffy buns made with yeast dough and filled with savoury or sweet fillings.