Steamed bao buns with hoisin mushrooms
Cloud soft steamed buns filled with sticky hoisin mushrooms, cucumber and spring onion.
- Time1 hr 50
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.25 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and baking powder. Add the water and oil and knead for 8 minutes into a smooth dough.
- 2
Cover and leave for 1 hour until doubled.
60 min - 3
Divide into 6 balls and roll each into an oval. Fold in half over a chopstick or oiled spoon handle, then pull it out. Set each bun on a square of baking paper.
- 4
Rest for 20 minutes. Steam over simmering water in a covered steamer for 10 minutes, until puffed and soft.
10 min - 5
Fry the mushrooms in a hot dry pan for 6 minutes until browned. Add the hoisin and vinegar and toss for 1 minute until sticky.
6 min - 6
Open each bun and fill with mushrooms, cucumber and spring onion.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.