Vegan Steamed Chicken Bao Buns
Delight in the irresistible flavors of Vegan Steamed Chicken Bao Buns, a plant-based twist on the beloved Asian street food favorite. These fluffy, pillowy buns feature a mouthwatering seitan "chicken" filling crafted from vital wheat gluten, chickpea flour, and aromatic spices, creating a savory and protein-packed core. Infused with hoisin sauce, sesame oil, shredded carrots, and scallions, the filling is rich in umami and perfectly balanced with fresh, vibrant flavors. The homemade steamed buns are soft and slightly sweet, providing the ideal contrast to the savory filling. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main dish, these bao buns are sure to wow vegans and omnivores alike. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, they’re ready in just over an hour, making them a must-try for your next culinary adventure.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams All-purpose flour
- 7 grams Instant yeast
- 40 grams Sugar
- 5 grams Baking powder
- 150 milliliters Plant milk (unsweetened)
- 30 milliliters Neutral vegetable oil (such as sunflower or canola)
- 150 grams Vital wheat gluten (for seitan chicken)
- 50 grams Chickpea flour
- 15 grams Nutritional yeast
- 180 milliliters Vegetable broth
- 15 milliliters Soy sauce
- 5 grams Garlic powder
- 5 grams Onion powder
- 30 milliliters Hoison sauce
- 10 milliliters Sesame oil
- 50 grams Shredded carrots
- 30 grams Finely chopped scallions
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and baking powder. Gradually add plant milk and vegetable oil while mixing until a soft dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
While the dough rises, prepare the seitan chicken filling. In a mixing bowl, whisk together vital wheat gluten, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and onion powder.
In a separate bowl, whisk vegetable broth and soy sauce. Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients while stirring. Knead into a rough dough and form into a small log.
Steam the seitan log for 30 minutes over medium heat. Once cooled, shred it into small pieces.
In a skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add the shredded seitan, hoison sauce, shredded carrots, and chopped scallions. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until heated and well coated.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and flatten into a circular disc.
Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each dough circle. Pinch the edges together to seal, forming a bun.
Place each bun on a parchment square. Steam the buns in a bamboo steamer or other steamer setup over medium heat for 10-12 minutes.
Serve the vegan steamed chicken bao buns warm as a delicious appetizer or entree!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2653 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.1 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2234 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 370.6 g | 135% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.5 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.2 g | ||
| Protein | 175.4 g | 351% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 439 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 26.9 mg | 149% | |
| Potassium | 2414 mg | 51% | |
*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.
