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Crispy Bao Buns in Garlic Sauce
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Crispy Bao Buns in Garlic Sauce

4.9 (98 ratings)

Our Bao Buns leans on soy sauce and patience: the kind of plate you make on a quiet evening, then finished in Garlic Sauce.

Prep
10 min
Cook
23 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb bao buns
  • 3 cloves soy sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1/2 cup fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp scallions
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 medium Shaoxing wine
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the bao buns generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the bao buns and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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