# Bao Buns with Asian Chicken Meatballs

Recipe by [Nadia Yilmaz](https://fridge.menu/en/u/nadiayilmaz)

Soft steamed bao buns filled with juicy Asian-style chicken meatballs and crisp vegetables, finished with a sticky glaze.

Servings: 4 · Prep 20 min · Cook 90 min · Other

Contains: gluten, milk, soy

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## Ingredients

- 200 ml [Water](https://fridge.menu/en/i/water)
- 10 g [Yeast](https://fridge.menu/en/i/yeast)
- 1 tbsp [Sugar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sugar)
- 50 g [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter) — melted
- 1 tsp [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- 400 g [Plain Flour](https://fridge.menu/en/i/flour)
- 400 g [Chicken Mince](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ground-chicken)
- 2 pcs [Spring Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/green-onion) — finely chopped
- 1 bunch [Coriander](https://fridge.menu/en/i/coriander) — finely chopped
- 1 tbsp [Ginger](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ginger) — finely grated
- 2 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — crushed
- ½ tsp Red Chilli — finely chopped
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- 1 tbsp [Sesame Oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sesame-oil)
- 2 tbsp [Soy Sauce](https://fridge.menu/en/i/soy-sauce)
- 1 tbsp [Brown Sugar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/brown-sugar)
- 100 ml [Apple Juice](https://fridge.menu/en/i/apple-juice)
- 1 pcs [Lime](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lime) — juiced
- 2 pcs [Carrot](https://fridge.menu/en/i/carrot) — cut into thin strips
- 1 pcs [Cucumber](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cucumber) — cut into thin strips
- 2 pcs [Spring Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/green-onion) — thinly sliced
- 1 bunch [Coriander](https://fridge.menu/en/i/coriander)
- 1 tbsp [Sesame Seeds](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sesame-seeds)

## Steps

1. Stir the yeast into the water, then add the sugar, melted butter, salt and half of the flour. Knead the dough, gradually adding the remaining flour, until smooth and elastic. (10 min)
2. Leave the dough to rise in the fridge overnight, or for 2 hours on the kitchen counter. (120 min)
3. Divide the dough into eight equal pieces and roll each into a round flat bun. Brush one side with oil and fold in half so the oiled side is on the inside. (5 min)
4. Leave the buns to rise for 30 minutes. (30 min)
5. Set an Asian-style steamer over a pan of boiling water. Line the base with perforated parchment, place a few buns in and steam them for 20-25 minutes. (25 min)
6. Mix the chicken mince with the spring onion, coriander, ginger, garlic, red chilli and salt. Add the chilli to taste, and if it turns out too hot, you can leave it out altogether. (5 min)
7. Shape small chicken meatballs and fry them in a pan with oil for 7-8 minutes, turning often, so they brown evenly. Check they are cooked through and set aside on a plate. (8 min)
8. Combine all the ingredients for the sticky sauce in a clean pan and bring to the boil, stirring, until it reduces slightly and thickens. (3 min)
9. Add the chicken meatballs to the pan with the sauce and toss to coat them in the glaze. Lower the heat and let them simmer gently in the sauce until it clings to the meatballs. (4 min)
10. Fill each bao bun with greens and chicken meatballs, drizzle with sriracha and sprinkle with chilli flakes, sesame seeds, spring onion and fresh coriander. (5 min)

Published 2026-10-07

https://fridge.menu/en/r/bao-buns-with-chicken-meatballs-dxkc3mlr

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