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Sweet Potato Steamed Bao Buns
From Statesboro Market2Go
<p>Fluffy bao buns filled with locally grown sweet potatoes and fresh herbs! Please consider leaving a picture or comment if you decide to try this recipe!</p>Source: fullofplants.com (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: 6 large or 8 smaller buns
Vegan!
Ingredients
FOR THE DOUGH:
1 1/2 cups
Bao flour
1/2 cup
Water
2 tablespoons
Sugar
2 teaspoons
Oil
1/2 teaspoon
Dry yeast
1/4 teaspoon
Salt
FOR THE FILLING:
2 tablespoons
Oil
1
Shallot (minced)
1 tablespoon
Minced lemongrass
2 tablespoons
Chopped green onions
1/4 teaspoon
Chopped red chili pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon
Dried wood ear mushrooms (soaked in hot water for 10 minutes)
2
Dried shiitake mushrooms (soaked in hot water for 10 minutes)
1 medium-sized
Sweet potato (shredded and sliced in half)
1 tablespoon
Soy sauce
2 tablespoons
Water
1 teaspoon
Cornstarch
1 teaspoon
Sugar
1/8 teaspoon
Black pepper
Step by Step Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients in the "dough" section into a bowl and knead for 5 minutes (or longer if needed) to form a smooth dough. over with a clean wet cloth and let it sit in a warm place for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- While the dough sits, prepare the filling: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the shallot, lemongrass, garlic, green onions, and chili pepper for 2 minutes.
- Drain & finely cut both mushrooms. Add them to the skillet and saute for another 2 minutes. Add the shredded sweet potatoes & the water to the skillet and cook for 7 to 10 minutes.
- Combine the soy sauce, water, cornstarch, sugar, and black pepper in a small bowl. Pour the mixture into the skillet, stir together and cook for 1 minute.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let stand for 15 minutes. Scoop filling from the skillet in 3 tablespoon allotments and squeeze them into balls. Put the balls onto a plate and set them aside.
- Punch out the dough and divide it into 6 larger or 8 slightly smaller balls. Cover them with plastic wrap to keep them from drying out.
- Working one at a time, take one ball and flatten it into a circle of about 4 inches in diameter. Place a ball of sweet potato filling in the middle of the flattened dough and wrap the dough around it. Repeat.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and place a bamboo steamer over it. Place 3 to 4 buns inside with 2 inches of room between them. Steam for 17 to 20 minutes, remove them, and repeat until all have been steamed
- If you wish to reheat the buns after refrigeration, reheat them in the steamer for 7-10 minutes.