Vegetable Guo Bao

Vegetable Guo Bao is a savory and satisfying baked dish featuring a medley of vegetables enveloped in a fluffy, golden-brown pastry. Perfect for a comforting meal, this dish is Halal and brings a taste of traditional Chinese flavors to your table.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 200 grams
• Warm water - 100 ml
• Yeast - 5 grams
• Sugar - 5 grams
• Salt - 3 grams
• Vegetable oil - 10 ml
• Carrot - 50 grams, finely chopped
• Bell pepper - 50 grams, finely chopped
• Green onion - 30 grams, finely chopped
• Mushrooms - 50 grams, finely chopped
• Soy sauce (low sodium) - 15 ml
• Ginger - 5 grams, minced
• Garlic - 5 grams, minced
• Sesame oil - 5 ml
• Black pepper - 1 gram

Steps

1. In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large bowl, mix all-purpose flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and vegetable oil. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth. Place it in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise for 30 minutes in a warm place.
4. While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic, sauté for 1 minute.
5. Add the chopped carrots, bell pepper, mushrooms, and green onion to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
6. Pour in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool.
7. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
8. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle about 5 mm thick. Cut into 4 squares.
9. Place a spoonful of the vegetable filling in the center of each square. Fold the corners of the dough over the filling to create a parcel and pinch to seal.
10. Place the parcels seam side down on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from a variety of vegetables.
• Low in cholesterol, making it heart-friendly.

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