Baozi (包子), also known as Chinese steamed buns, are a type of filled bun or bread-like dumpling in various Chinese cuisines. They are a popular breakfast item and can be found in dim sum restaurants, street food stalls, and home kitchens. Baozi can be filled with a variety of ingredients, including meats, vegetables, and sweet fillings.
This time with a Korean-inspired filling—gochujang chicken. The filling is a bit spicy, perfect for me, but you can adjust the gochujang paste to suit your taste.
It's a good way to use up any leftover meat, for example, from chicken soup.
Ingredients (Yield 10 Buns)
For the Dough:
- 4g active dry yeast
- 10g granulated sugar
- 175 ml lukewarm water
- 290 g bread flour
For the Chicken:
- 350g boneless, skinless chicken thighs / breast
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
To serve:
- 1 tablespoon chili oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 scallions (spring onions), finely sliced
- Fresh cilantro (coriander)
Instructions
1. Make the Chicken:
- Cook, bake, fry, or use leftover chicken meat, according to your preference.
- Let the meat cool and then shred it with forks.
- Add all the seasonings and stir until combined.
2. Make the Dough:
- Combine flour, yeast, salt, and water. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until soft and smooth.
- Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let the dough rest for an hour.
- Once risen, deflate and divide the dough into 10 pieces.
- Roll each piece into a ball, flatten, and use a rolling pin to roll into 10cm circles.
- Place chicken filling in the center, pleat, and seal.
- Lay the buns on parchment paper, keep distance to prevent sticking together.
3. Steam the Buns:
- Rest the buns, covered, for 30 minutes.
- Steam over boiling water for 10 minutes until puffed.
- Let rest, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to prevent collapsing.
4. Serve:
- Garnish with chili oil, sesame seeds, scallions, and cilantro if desired.
- Freeze leftover buns and steam to heat them up when desired.
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