Bao: Asian-Style Buns, Dim Sum and More from Your Bamboo Steamer

Bamboo steamers are a simple and effective cooking tool from ancient China, and this collection of recipes will help you use them to produce vibrant and tasty treats. From bao buns to dim sum, steamed chicken, fish, vegetables, and sticky rice have never been easier to whip up, and you can unlock a whole new world of Asian cooking with these recipes.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 08 November 2022
Publisher: Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd

Bamboo steamers are versatile kitchen tools that have been used in Asian cooking for centuries. They are simple to use and can produce a wide range of delicious dishes, from fluffy pork bao buns to steamed Chinese chicken. This collection of recipes will help you unlock the potential of your bamboo steamer and create vibrant and tasty treats.

Bao buns are a popular Asian street food that is made by wrapping a filling inside a fluffy doughy shell. They are a great way to enjoy a sweet and savoury punch in one hit. This recipe will show you how to make delicious bao buns using a bamboo steamer.

Ingredients:

Dough:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup warm water
1 tablespoon olive oil

Filling:

1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ginger powder
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt.
2. Add the warm water and olive oil and stir until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
4. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
5. In a separate bowl, mix together the ground pork, green onions, cilantro, garlic powder, ginger powder, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
6. Divide the dough into small balls and roll them out into thin circles.
7. Place a spoonful of the pork filling in the center of each dough circle.
8. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges together to seal.
9. Place the bao buns on a steamer basket lined with parchment paper.
10. Steam the bao buns for about 10 minutes until they are puffed and golden brown.

These bao buns are a delicious and easy way to enjoy the flavours of Asian street food. They are perfect for a quick lunch or snack, and can be customised with your favourite fillings.

Another popular Asian street food is dim sum, which is a variety of small dishes that are typically served in a steamer basket. This recipe will show you how to make steamed pork dumplings using a bamboo steamer.

Ingredients:

Dough:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup warm water
1 tablespoon olive oil

Filling:

1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ginger powder
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt.
2. Add the warm water and olive oil and stir until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
4. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
5. In a separate bowl, mix together the ground pork, green onions, cilantro, garlic powder, ginger powder, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
6. Divide the dough into small balls and roll them out into thin circles.
7. Place a spoonful of the pork filling in the center of each dough circle.
8. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges together to seal.
9. Place the dumplings on a steamer basket lined with parchment paper.
10. Steam the dumplings for about 10 minutes until they are puffed and golden brown.

These steamed pork dumplings are a classic dim sum dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a lazy Sunday afternoon. They are filled with a juicy and flavourful pork filling that is wrapped in a delicate doughy shell.

Bamboo steamers are also great for steaming vegetables, fish, and sticky rice. This recipe will show you how to make steamed fish with vegetables using a bamboo steamer.

Ingredients:

Fish:

1 pound salmon fillet
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ginger powder
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Vegetables:

1 pound broccoli florets
1 pound carrots
1 pound baby corn
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your bamboo steamer to the highest setting.
2. Season the fish fillet with the green onions, cilantro, garlic powder, ginger powder, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Place the fish fillet in the steamer basket.
4. Add the vegetables to the steamer basket.
5. Steam the fish and vegetables for about 10 minutes until they are cooked through.

This steamed fish with vegetables is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy the flavours of Asian cuisine. The fish is cooked with a blend of aromatic spices, and the vegetables are steamed until they are tender and crisp.

Bamboo steamers are also great for making soups and stews. This recipe will show you how to make a simple vegetable soup using a bamboo steamer.

Ingredients:

1 pound chopped carrots
1 pound chopped celery
1 pound chopped onions
1 pound chopped potatoes
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your bamboo steamer to the highest setting.
2. Add the vegetables to the steamer basket.
3. Pour in enough water to cover the vegetables.
4. Season the soup with the green onions, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
5. Steam the soup for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

This vegetable soup is a simple and hearty way to enjoy the flavours of Asian cuisine. The vegetables are cooked with a blend of aromatic spices, and the soup is seasoned with salt and pepper to bring out the flavours.

Bamboo steamers are a versatile and affordable kitchen tool that can help you create a wide range of delicious dishes. With these recipes, you can unlock the potential of your bamboo steamer and create vibrant and tasty treats that will impress your family and friends. So why not add a bamboo steamer to your kitchen today and start exploring the world of Asian cooking?

Weight: 682g
Dimension: 197 x 241 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788794749