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Spicy Cauliflower Bao – steamed buns with veggies
Who’s the better @cedriklorenzen? 😝*Note: please take this with a grain of salt, these buns are actually VERYYY DELICIOUS
Ingredients you'll need
For the Bao Buns:
- 2 1/2 cups (310g) flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup (125ml) lukewarm plant milk
- 1 tbsp instant yeast
- 1/3 cup (80ml) water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp oil
For the Cauliflower:
- 1 cup (130g) flour
- 1 cup (250ml) water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 head cauliflower (cut in florets)
Let's get cookin'
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together plant milk, yeast, water, sugar, and oil. Add wet ingredients to dry mix and knead for about 5 minutes (add more flour if needed). Cover and let rest for 1 hour
- Divide dough into 12 pieces and shape into balls. Flatten the balls, brush one side with oil and fold in half
- Set up DIY steamer by placing a colander over a pot with boiling water. Steam buns for 10-12 minutes
- For cauliflower: mix flour, water, salt, and pepper to make batter. Cut cauliflower into florets and coat in batter. Fry in hot oil for 5 minutes OR bake at 180°C/360°F for 25 minutes
- For sauce: heat gochujang, ketchup, agave syrup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil while stirring. Pour sauce over cooked cauliflower and toss
- Fill steamed buns with spicy cauliflower, cucumber, cilantro, spicy mayo, and other desired fillings
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Fluffy bao buns with fiery cauliflower
These Spicy Cauliflower Bao bring an Asian street food vibe to your kitchen! These homemade bao buns are traditionally steamed, developing their characteristic fluffy texture. They're filled with crispy cauliflower in a spicy gochujang sauce, which is perfectly balanced by ketchup, agave syrup, and sesame oil. Fresh cucumber, cilantro, and spicy mayo make each bao a taste sensation. While they take a little time to prepare, the result is worth every effort. Authentic flavor that will transport you straight to Asia!
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