Double Korean Chicken Bao Recipe
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Ingredients
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Bao Dough
Korean Chicken Filling
Pickled Vegetables
Method
Bao Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- 2
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add the activated yeast and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients, and mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise for 1 hour.
Korean Chicken Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare Chicken Marinade
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, gochujang, minced garlic, minced ginger, and sesame oil. Mix well.
- 6
Marinate Chicken
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 7
Cook Chicken
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated chicken. Cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove from heat and shred the chicken.
- 8
Thicken the Sauce
In the same skillet, add cornstarch mixed with a little water to the remaining sauce and cook until thickened. Add the shredded chicken back into the skillet and toss to coat.
- 9
Finish Filling
Add sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds to the chicken mixture, stirring to combine.
Pickled Vegetables Preparation
- 10
Prepare Pickling Liquid
In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until the sugar dissolves.
- 11
Pickle Vegetables
Add the julienned carrots and cucumbers to the pickling liquid and let them sit for at least 20 minutes.
Assemble and Steam Bao
- 12
Shape Bao Buns
After the dough has risen, divide it into equal portions and shape each portion into a small circle.
- 13
Fill Bao Buns
Place a spoonful of the Korean chicken filling in the center of each dough circle and fold the dough over, pinching the edges to seal.
- 14
Steam Bao
Place the filled bao buns in a steamer lined with parchment paper. Steam for about 15-20 minutes until fluffy and cooked through.
