How long does Chilli Mushroom Bao take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chilli Mushroom Bao serve?

14. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chilli Mushroom Bao vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Chilli Mushroom Bao spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chilli Mushroom Bao?

400 grams Mushroom, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce, 2½ cup Maida, 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, ½ cup Corn Flour, 2 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chilli Mushroom Bao?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chilli Mushroom Bao?

About 171 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chilli Mushroom Bao

Name: Chilli Mushroom Bao
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 14 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 240 ml Water, Warm; 2 tsp Instant Dry Yeast; 2½ cup Maida; ½ cup Corn Flour; 2 tsp Salt; 5 tbsp Sugar; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 inch Ginger, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 2 Onion, Finely Chopped; 400 grams Mushroom, Slices; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; 3 tbsp Tomato Sauce; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce; 2 tbsp Spring Onion, Chopped; For Garnish Spring Onion, Chopped

50 min
medium
Serves 14

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min

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10 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Chilli mushroom bao: steamed yeasted maida buns filled with mushroom, soy sauce and spring onion. Medium-spicy, makes 14 in 50 minutes plus rising, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

16 items

14 people

Water, Warm240 ml
Instant Dry Yeast2 tsp
Maida2½ cup
Corn Flour½ cup
Salt2 tsp
Sugar5 tbsp
Oil2 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 inch
Garlic, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Mushroom, Slices400 grams
Soy Sauce1 tbsp
Tomato Sauce3 tbsp
Red Chilli Sauce1 tbsp
Spring Onion, Chopped2 tbsp
Spring Onion, ChoppedFor Garnish

Contains: wheat, soya, mushroom.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 14 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 14 people
Energy	171kcal	2394kcal
Protein	4.1g	57g
Carbohydrate	33g	456g
Fat	2.7g	38g
Fibre	1.5g	21g
Sugar	6.7g	94g

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Method

1
Add the yeast to the lukewarm water and let it bloom for 15 to 20 minutes.
WaterInstant Dry Yeast
2
In a bowl, add maida, cornflour, salt and sugar. Mix it well.
MaidaCorn FlourSaltSugar
3
Add the bloomed yeast water and mix it well till it forms a soft dough. Knead the dough till it becomes elastic (it well become sticky, add flour if necessary and knead it). Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it ferment for 1 ½ hours.
4
In a pan, heat oil, add ginger and garlic. Saute them for a minute.
OilGingerGarlic
5
Add onions and saute till it becomes translucent. Add the mushrooms, mix it well till it lets out a little water.
OnionMushroom
6
Add soy sauce, tomato ketchup and mix till it combines evenly.
Soy SauceTomato SauceRed Chilli Sauce
7
Add the chopped spring onions, mix well. Keep the mixture aside and let it cold down.
Spring Onion
8
Place the fermented piece of dough on a flat surface and roll it into a thick sheet. Do not roll it too thin.
9
Use any round lid or bowl and cut circles out of the dough. Gently take out the excess dough. Apply oil on each disc and fold it into a half moon.
10
Set up a steamer, line it with parchment paper on the bottom. Place the buns in the steamer and let it steam for 10 minutes. Keep a check on the water level. Take it out of the steamer and let it rest for 2 minutes. Gently open the bao and add the filling into it. Garnish it with spring onions and serve it hot.
Spring Onion

Before you start

How long does Chilli Mushroom Bao take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chilli Mushroom Bao serve?: 14. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chilli Mushroom Bao vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Chilli Mushroom Bao spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chilli Mushroom Bao?: 400 grams Mushroom, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce, 2½ cup Maida, 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, ½ cup Corn Flour, 2 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chilli Mushroom Bao?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chilli Mushroom Bao?: About 171 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.