Spicy Chicken Baos
Portions: 4
Ingredients
- 4 frozen bao buns
- Chicken leftovers (1/2 cup or 1 cup)
- 1 tsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 2-3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh ginger to taste (optional)
- 1/2 cucumber sliced
- 1/2 carrot in strips
- Micro leaves and sesame seeds to decorate
Instructions
- Place the frozen bao buns in a steamer and steam them for 10-12 minutes, until soft and fully heated.
- In a small bowl, combine gochujang, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, minced garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and ginger (if using).
- In a pan over medium heat, add the chicken. Pour the sauce over it, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until the chicken is heated through and the sauce thickens.
- While the chicken is cooking, slice the cucumber and cut the carrot into strips.
- Carefully open the steamed bao buns. Fill each with the cooked chicken.
- Top the chicken with slices of cucumber and carrot strips.
- Garnish with micro leaves and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.