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Bao Bun
Medium 1 hr 30 min~260 kcal 5/10
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Gua Bao
Taiwanese steamed folded buns filled with soy-braised meat, pickled greens, cilantro, and peanut sugar.
Hard⏱️ 3 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 6~560 kcal🇨🇳 Chinese🌍 Full translation
45 min prep 95 min cook 50 min rest
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 3 h 10 min- Prep45 min
- Resting/Marinating50 min
- Cooking1 h 35 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the bao buns
- 3.5 su bardağı(~700 ml) Flour
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Warm water
- 1.5 çay kaşığı(~7.5 ml) Instant yeast
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Granulated sugar
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
For the filling
- 800 gr Beef brisket
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Soy sauce
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Ginger
- 4 diş Garlic
- 1 adet Star anise
For serving
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Pickled cucumber
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Peanuts
- 0.5 demet Cilantro or parsley
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Instructions
- 1
Knead a soft bao dough with the flour, warm water, yeast, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and half of the salt.
- 2
Rest the dough for 50 minutes, until risen.
50 min50:00 - 3
Put the beef brisket in a pot with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, star anise, remaining salt, and 1 cup of water.
- 4
Cook the meat in the covered pot for 85 minutes, until tender.
1 hr 25 min85:00 - 5
Divide the dough into 12 pieces, roll each into an oval, lightly oil it, and fold in half.
- 6
Steam the bao for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 7
Crush the peanuts and fill the bao with meat, pickled cucumber, and cilantro or parsley.
💡 Tip: Do not flour the steamed buns too heavily; if the surface dries out, it cracks when folded, so proof them on lightly oiled paper.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Fill gua bao while warm and make a sharing plate with pickled cucumber and chili oil if desired.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
Nutrition (per serving)
~560
kcal calories
28
g protein
58
g carbs
24
g fat
Protein 20%Carbs 41%Fat 39%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Soy
- Peanut
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Gua Bao make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Gua Bao take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 95 minutes, including 50 minutes of passive resting; 190 minutes in total.Is Gua Bao difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Gua Bao have?
Approximately 560 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 58g, fat: 24g.Which allergens does Gua Bao contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Soy, Peanut. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Gua Bao belong to?
This recipe belongs to Chinese cuisine.How many ingredients does Gua Bao need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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