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Bao Buns (Hoisin Chicken)

Dairy-FreeNut-FreeNo Pork

Fluffy steamed bao buns filled with sticky hoisin chicken. No peanuts — safe for everyone.

⏱ Prep: 20 min🍳 Cook: 20 min👥 Serves: 4

Ingredients

Filling

  • •600g chicken thighs, thinly sliced
  • •3 tbsp hoisin sauce (check label: nut-free brand)
  • •1 tbsp soy sauce
  • •1 tbsp sesame oil
  • •1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • •2 cloves garlic, minced

To Serve

  • •8–12 store-bought bao buns (steamed)
  • •½ cucumber, julienned
  • •2 spring onions, sliced
  • •Fresh coriander
  • •Sesame seeds

Method

1

Marinate chicken in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger and garlic for 15 minutes.

2

Cook chicken in a hot pan over medium-high heat until caramelised and cooked through, about 8 minutes.

3

Steam bao buns according to packet instructions (usually 8–10 minutes in a steamer).

4

Slice cucumber into thin strips. Slice spring onions.

5

Fill each bao with chicken, cucumber, spring onion and coriander.

6

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

⚠️ Allergy reminder

All recipes are free of peanuts and pine nuts (Izzy's allergy), dairy, and pork. Always check ingredient labels.