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Chicken bao (steamed buns)

Name: Chicken bao (steamed buns)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: /asian, /asian recipes
Ingredients: 12 frozen bao (from Asian grocers); 2 tbs peanut or sunflower oil; 650g chicken mince; 1/4 cup (75g) chilli bean paste (from Asian grocers); 1 carrot, grated lengthways; Thinly sliced, spring onions, to serve; Thinly sliced, coriander leaves, to serve; Chopped unsalted roasted peanuts, to serve

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by Warren Mendes

delicious. team

Oct 28, 2015

To try this trending dish at home, head to the freezer section of your Asian grocer for frozen bao.

12 frozen bao (from Asian grocers)
2 tbs peanut or sunflower oil
650g Lilydale chicken mince
1/4 cup (75g) chilli bean paste (from Asian grocers)
1 carrot, grated lengthways
Thinly sliced, spring onions, to serve
Thinly sliced, coriander leaves, to serve
Chopped unsalted roasted peanuts, to serve

Method

1.

Place buns in a large steamer and set over a wok of boiling water. Cover and steam for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
2.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frypan over medium-high heat. Cook mince for 2-3 minutes, then add chilli bean paste and cook, tossing occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and slightly caramelised. Add 1 cup (250ml) water, bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until reduced.
3.

Serve chicken mixture in buns. Top with carrot, spring onion, coriander and nuts.