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Char Siu Bao

Char Siu Bao — a classic chinese dish made simple at home.

45 min2 servesmedium

Char Siu Bao — a classic chinese dish made simple at home. This Chinese main is sized for 2 and comes together in about 45 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

318

kcal

24g

Protein

21g

Carbs

11g

Fat

main

Ingredients

  • corn flour2 cloves
  • mushroom2 tbsp
  • peanut300 g
  • bell pepper2 cloves
  • chili100 ml
  • garlic1 medium
  • Sichuan pepper100 ml
  • saltstaple
  • pepperstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Prep all ingredients for char siu bao and measure them out.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add main ingredients and cook until just done.

  4. 4

    Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.

  5. 5

    Plate and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Char Siu Bao take to cook?
Total time is about 45 minutes for 2 servings.
Is Char Siu Bao vegetarian?
Yes — this version is vegetarian.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are corn flour, mushroom, peanut.