Vegan Bao Buns

Vegan Bao Buns are soft, fluffy steamed buns filled with a savory mixture of marinated mushrooms and vegetables. This delightful dish is not only delicious but also a fun and interactive meal to prepare.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 200 grams
• Active dry yeast - 5 grams
• Sugar - 10 grams
• Warm water - 120 milliliters
• Salt - 3 grams
• Vegetable oil - 15 milliliters
• Mushrooms (shiitake or button) - 100 grams, chopped
• Carrot - 50 grams, grated
• Red bell pepper - 50 grams, diced
• Soy sauce - 15 milliliters
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Sesame oil - 5 milliliters

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
2. In another bowl, combine flour and salt. Create a well in the center, then add the yeast mixture and vegetable oil.
3. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
4. While the dough is rising, prepare the filling: heat a pan over medium heat, add a bit of vegetable oil, and sauté garlic and ginger for 1 minute.
5. Add chopped mushrooms, carrot, and red bell pepper to the pan, stirring for about 5-7 minutes until tender. Stir in soy sauce, green onions, and sesame oil, then remove from heat.
6. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a small ball and flatten it into a disc.
7. Place about 1-2 tablespoons of the filling in the center of each disc. Gather the edges and pinch them together to seal the bun.
8. Place the buns on parchment paper squares in a steamer basket, ensuring they are not touching. Cover and let rise for another 15 minutes.
9. Steam the buns over boiling water for 10-12 minutes until fluffy and cooked through. Serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.12 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from vegetables, promoting digestive health.
• Low in cholesterol, making it heart-healthy.

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