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Steamed Bao Buns in Garlic Sauce
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Steamed Bao Buns in Garlic Sauce

★★★★★ 4.7 (394 ratings)

Our Bao Buns leans on soy sauce and patience: rich without ever feeling heavy, then finished in Garlic Sauce.

Prep
26 min
Cook
25 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb bao buns
  • 4 oz soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup garlic
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger
  • 1 cup scallions
  • 3 cloves toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp 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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