Korean Chicken Bao Buns Recipe

Name: Streetcar 520s KOREAN CHICKEN BAO BUNS Recipe
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tbs active dry yeast; 1 tbs sugar; 1 cup warm water; 1 cup milk; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded; 2 tbs gochujang; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 cup pickled red onion; 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; to taste sesame seeds

Inspired by Streetcar 520

Time2h

Serves6

gochujang aioli / pickled red onion / cilantro / sesame seed

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Ingredients

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Bao Buns

3 cups 00 bread flour

1 tbs Active dry yeast

1 tbs sugar

1 cup warm water

1 cup Milk

2 tsp Baking powder

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded

2 tbs gochujang

1 cup Mayonnaise

1 cup pickled red onion

1 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped

to taste Sesame seeds

Method

Preparation

Make the Bao Buns

In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, milk, baking powder, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and knead for about 10 minutes until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.

Shape the Buns

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten into discs. Place on parchment paper and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

Steam the Buns

Prepare a steamer and steam the buns for about 10-12 minutes until fluffy and cooked through. Keep warm.

Prepare the Gochujang Aioli

In a bowl, mix together the gochujang and mayonnaise until well combined.

Assemble the Bao Buns

Take a steamed bun, add a generous portion of shredded chicken, drizzle with gochujang aioli, and top with pickled red onion and fresh cilantro. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.