Korean Chicken Steamed Bao Buns

Ingredients

• 350 g plain flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1.5 tablespoons neutral oil
• 180 g lukewarm water
• 1lb/500g boneless, skinless free-range chicken thighs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon chilli oil
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 2 scallions (spring onions), finely sliced
• A handful of fresh cilantro (coriander)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the bun dough: Mix flour, baking powder, yeast, salt, oil, and water. Knead until smooth, then let rise.

2. 2

   Cook the chicken: Season and cook chicken with oils, garlic, ginger, gochujang, soy sauce, vinegar, and honey until tender.

3. 3

   Assemble: Fill steamed buns with chicken, top with chilli oil, sesame seeds, scallions, and cilantro.