Jul 14 2026
Crispy Bao Buns Recipe
Inspired by Jimmy B's Culinary + Krafted
Time2h
Serves2
2 bao buns, gaijin crispy chicken, asian pickled cucumber, crème fraîche, tobiko
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Ingredients
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Bao Buns
Crispy Chicken
Pickled Cucumber
Toppings
Method
Bao Buns
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Form the Buns
Punch down the dough and divide it into 4 equal pieces.
- 3
Steam the Buns
Bring water to a boil in a steamer.
Crispy Chicken
Pickled Cucumber
- 6
Prepare the Pickling Liquid
In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
Assembly
- 7
Assemble the Bao Buns
Take a bao bun and add a piece of crispy chicken.