Bao buns recipe vegetarian

In this post, we're focusing on vegan filling options for steamed buns (bao buns) that are packed with flavor and perfect for those following a plant-based lifestyle. Whether you're a committed vegan or simply looking to explore more plant-powered options, we've got you covered.

Homemade fluffy steamed buns filled with mushrooms cooked in hoisin sauce. Enjoyed with some pickled carrots and cucumber plus some kimchi for extra texture and flavour! You can also opt to fill your gua bao with maple hoisin tofu instead of the mushrooms!

Vegan bao buns are to die for and easy to make. They are filled with succulent jackfruit in a salty-sweet marinade, crunchy veggies, peanuts and herbs.

Vegan sticky mushroom bao buns - Fluffy steamed bao buns filled with sticky mushrooms, spicy kimchi and cooling mayo & cucumber

Vegetarians and shroom lovers – this mushroom bao recipe is for you! Now I must warn you - each bite of this mushroom bao will take you on a journey of taste and texture. The tender oyster mushrooms dressed in a delicious savory sauce coupled with pickled cucumbers, spicy Thai chilis, and fresh scallions make this a healthy and irresistible bao.

Bao buns are fluffy, steamed rolls stuffed with a savory or sweet stuffing. Our bao buns are stuffed with a combo of sweet and sour flavor, pickled veggies, tofu, and a delicious sauce. You really don’t need a special occasion to make these hand-held treats in your Instant Pot, so go ahead and make them tonight!

Healthy, steamed, fluffy, soft, delicious veggie bao buns. Perfect as a starter or as a light meal. Use a filling of your choice.

Once you learn how easy it is to make fluffy steamed bao buns, you won’t be able to stop! Baking powder AND yeast supercharge the buns, meaning less waiting time so you can enjoy them in under an hour. Fill with Korean fried chicken, grilled chicken or pulled pork for a fab family-friendly fakeaway. I like to make the filling while the buns rest in the steamer for 30 minutes.

Vegan char siu bao is a meatless take on the famous Chinese sticky pork buns. They are fluffy with a sticky sweet-savoury centre and not difficult to make either.

Filled with glazed sticky tofu, crisp veg and crunchy peanuts, these soft and fluffy vegan bao buns are comforting, hearty and fresh all at the same time. Grab our recipe here.