Shortcut Steamed Bao Buns
Making these steamed bao buns is much easier than you think! Start with refrigerated biscuit dough to speed the process along, then whip up the filling and steam. Easy-peasy!
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Shortcut Steamed Bao Buns
Directions
- Fill a 12-inch skillet with 1 inch of water. Bring to boiling over medium-high heat. Line a steamer basket or bamboo steamer with parchment paper. Poke four to six evenly spaced holes in paper. Press biscuits into 3-inch rounds; coat tops with cooking spray. Fold biscuits in half and place, 1 inch apart and away from edge, in prepared basket. Place basket in skillet. Steam, covered, 10 minutes or until puffed. Remove basket and transfer buns to a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine next five ingredients (through brown sugar). Stir in carrots and green onions.
- Carefully open buns and fill with chicken mixture. If desired, top with cilantro.
From the Test Kitchen
Tip
If desired, microwave the chicken filling 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts (Shortcut Steamed Bao Buns)
- Per serving:
- 115 kcal ,
- 4 g fat
- (1 g sat. fat ,
- 0 g polyunsaturated fat ,
- 2 g monounsaturated fat ),
- 19 mg chol. ,
- 409 mg sodium ,
- 14 g carb. ,
- 1 g fiber ,
- 4 g sugar ,
- 6 g pro.