Bao Buns with Chicken

A delicious combination of soft bao buns, juicy chicken, and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

• Pre-made bao buns
• 400g chicken (thigh or breast)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 egg
• 2 cm fresh ginger (grated)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Chinese 5-spice powder
• Fresh cilantro

For the vegetable mix:

• Carrots (julienne cut)
• Cucumber (thin strips)
• Vinegar (rice vinegar or regular)

Topping:

• Hoisin sauce

Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken:
   • Cut the chicken into small pieces.
   • Whisk the egg and mix it with cornstarch, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and 5-spice powder.
   • Add the chicken to the mixture and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. Make the vegetable mix:
   • Combine the julienned carrots and cucumber in a bowl.
   • Add a splash of vinegar and let it sit for a while.
3. Cook the chicken:
   • Heat a pan over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken until golden and fully cooked.
4. Steam the bao buns:
   • Steam the bao buns according to the package instructions.
5. Assemble:
   • Carefully open the warm bao buns.
   • Spread a little hoisin sauce inside each bun.
   • Add the cooked chicken and top with the vegetable mix.
   • Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Serving Tip

Serve immediately and enjoy these delightful Asian buns!