Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
150 g

All Purpose Flour (Maida)

1 tbsp

Soy sauce

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

5 unit

Button mushrooms

quartered

2 tbsp

Sugar

2 tbsp

Active dry yeast

0.5 tsp

Honey

1 unit

Red Bell pepper (Capsicum)

sliced

0.5 unit

Cucumber

thinly sliced

1 unit

Tomato

pulp removed

1 tbsp

Homemade Hoisin Sauce

100 g

Tofu

cubed

1 tbsp

Red Chilli sauce

150 g

Whole Wheat Flour

Step 1
~19 min

Bloom the yeast in lukewarm water with sugar.

Step 2
~19 min

Combine yeast mixture with whole wheat and all-purpose flour. Knead into a soft dough with lukewarm water.

Step 3
~19 min

Cover dough with a damp cloth and let rise in a mixing bowl.

Step 4
~19 min

Pickle cucumber, cabbage, and tomato with soy sauce, vinegar, chili flakes, sugar, and salt.

Step 5
~19 min

Heat a pan and sauté mushrooms until water evaporates.

Step 6
~19 min

Add tofu to the pan and toast for a few minutes.

Step 7
~19 min

Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, and salt to the pan. Toss until tofu is evenly coated.

Step 8
~19 min

Divide the dough into medium-sized balls.

Step 9
~19 min

Roll each ball into half-inch thick circles. Apply oil on top and fold in half.

Step 10
~19 min

Place rolled doughs on parchment paper and let rest for 5 minutes.

Step 11
~19 min

Steam for 10 minutes.

Step 12
~19 min

Remove steamed bao and stuff with pickled vegetables and sautéed mushroom and tofu.

Step 13
~19 min

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The dough can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot and fresh.

Pair with a light soup or salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vegetarian wonton soup
Asian slaw

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Taiwan

Cultural Significance

Gua Bao is a popular Taiwanese street food often eaten during festive occasions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Lunar New Year
Lantern Festival

Occasion Tags

Party Food
Snack
Lunch

Popularity Score

75/100