Vegan Pork Bao
Say hello to the incredibly flavorful and plant-based delight: Vegan Pork Bao! Perfectly fluffy steamed bao buns are filled with tender, savory jackfruit cooked with a medley of bold flavors like hoisin sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger to create a mouthwatering "pulled pork" texture and taste without any meat. The dough, made from scratch, is patiently kneaded and rested to achieve the ideal pillowy softness that complements the rich and aromatic jackfruit filling. This recipe offers a fun yet straightforward cooking technique with rewarding results, making it an amazing option for vegan comfort food enthusiasts or anyone looking to explore Asian-inspired cuisine. Serve these buns fresh from the steamer for a warm and delicious treat that’s sure to impress friends, family, or your own taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (20 oz) canned young jackfruit in water
- 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 cup water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
Gradually pour in warm water and olive oil, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Drain and rinse the jackfruit thoroughly. Use your hands or a fork to shred the jackfruit into pieces resembling pulled pork.
Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, saute for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the shredded jackfruit to the skillet. Stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the jackfruit absorbs the flavors.
Mix in the chopped green onions and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and knead for another 5 minutes. Divide the dough into 16 equal-sized pieces.
Roll each piece into a ball on a lightly floured surface, then flatten each ball into a disc about 3 inches in diameter.
Place a spoonful of jackfruit filling in the center of each disc. Pinch the edges together to seal and form a bun.
Place each filled bun onto a small square of parchment paper, then let them rest for 15 minutes.
Prepare a steamer with boiling water. Arrange the buns in the steamer, leaving space between each bun to allow for expansion.
Steam the buns over medium heat for about 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
Serve the vegan pork bao warm, garnished with extra green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1949 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.1 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 5169 mg | 225% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 307.7 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.2 g | ||
| Protein | 43.1 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 242 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 1260 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
