Gluten Free Bao: Steamed Chinese Meat Buns
Indulge in the delightful experience of Gluten Free Bao: Steamed Chinese Meat Buns. These fluffy, savory buns are filled with your choice of ground pork or chicken, enhanced by aromatic garlic, ginger, and fresh green onions. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these bao are not just a treat for your taste buds but also a fun cooking adventure. Whether served as an appetizer or a main dish, they promise to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cooking oil (neutral like canola)
- For the Filling:
- 1 cup ground pork or chicken
- 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (minced)
- 2 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Gradually add warm water while stirring to form a soft dough. Knead gently for about five minutes before incorporating cooking oil.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm spot for about one hour or until doubled in size.
- Meanwhile, prepare the filling by combining ground meat, green onions, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce in a separate bowl.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into small balls. Roll each ball into a four-inch circle and place one tablespoon of filling in the center. Fold edges to seal tightly.
- Steam the buns in a lined steamer basket for about fifteen minutes until fluffy.
- Serve hot with soy sauce or chili oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg