Follow these steps for perfect results
All Purpose Flour (Maida)
Soy sauce
Salt
to taste
Button mushrooms
quartered
Sugar
Active dry yeast
Honey
Red Bell pepper (Capsicum)
sliced
Cucumber
thinly sliced
Tomato
pulp removed
Homemade Hoisin Sauce
Tofu
cubed
Red Chilli sauce
Whole Wheat Flour
Bloom the yeast in lukewarm water with sugar.
Combine yeast mixture with whole wheat and all-purpose flour. Knead into a soft dough with lukewarm water.
Cover dough with a damp cloth and let rise in a mixing bowl.
Pickle cucumber, cabbage, and tomato with soy sauce, vinegar, chili flakes, sugar, and salt.
Heat a pan and sauté mushrooms until water evaporates.
Add tofu to the pan and toast for a few minutes.
Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, and salt to the pan. Toss until tofu is evenly coated.
Divide the dough into medium-sized balls.
Roll each ball into half-inch thick circles. Apply oil on top and fold in half.
Place rolled doughs on parchment paper and let rest for 5 minutes.
Steam for 10 minutes.
Remove steamed bao and stuff with pickled vegetables and sautéed mushroom and tofu.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.
Expert advice for the best results
Ensure the water is not too hot when blooming the yeast, or it will kill the yeast.
Steam the buns until they are puffy and soft, but not too long or they will become soggy.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 mins
The dough can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Serve the gua bao in a bamboo steamer basket with a side of dipping sauce.
Serve hot and fresh.
Pair with a light soup or salad.
Complements the savory and sweet flavors.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Gua Bao is a popular Taiwanese street food often eaten during festive occasions.
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