eCook Meal
BBQ Beef Bao Buns
with pickled cucumber & carrots
Get ready to say ‘wow’ once you taste this bao, Chef! Bite into a fluffy steamed bao bun generously filled with fresh greens, BBQ-soy glazed beef strips, and pickled grated carrot & cucumber matchsticks. Completed with coriander and toasted sesame seeds for that restaurant look.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
IN A PICKLE
In a bowl, combine the vinegar, 10 ml of sweetener, and 1 tbsp of cold water. Toss through the Cucumber matchsticks and the grated carrot. Season and set aside in the fridge.
TOAST
Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until they pop, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
BAO BUNS
Place a pot over medium-high heat with 3-4cm of boiling water covering the base. Once the water is steaming, oil the colander. Place the bao buns in the colander over the pot. Cover and allow to steam until heated through and soft, 5-6 minutes. Alternatively, use a steamer if you have one. Once cool enough to handle, use a knife to gently open each bun.
BBQ STRIPS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 30 seconds, baste with the BBQ sauce. Remove from the pan and season.
DRESSED LEAVES
In a salad bowl, dress the shredded leaves with a drizzle of olive oil and season.
DINNER IS READY
Fill each bao bun with the salad leaves, the BBQ Beef strips, and the pickled veg. Sprinkle over the chopped coriander, and the toasted sesame seeds. Serve with the remaining pickled veg on the side. Gourmet, Chef!
IN A PICKLE
In a bowl, combine the vinegar, 20 ml of sweetener, and 2 tbsp of cold water. Toss through the Cucumber matchsticks and the grated carrot. Season and set aside in the fridge.
TOAST
Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until they pop, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
BAO BUNS
Place a pot over medium-high heat with 3-4cm of boiling water covering the base. Once the water is steaming, oil the colander. Place the bao buns in the colander over the pot. Cover and allow to steam until heated through and soft, 5-6 minutes. Alternatively, use a steamer if you have one. Once cool enough to handle, use a knife to gently open each bun.
BBQ STRIPS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 30 seconds, baste with the BBQ sauce. Remove from the pan and season.
DRESSED LEAVES
In a salad bowl, dress the shredded leaves with a drizzle of olive oil and season.
DINNER IS READY
Fill each bao bun with the salad leaves, the BBQ Beef strips, and the pickled veg. Sprinkle over the chopped coriander, and the toasted sesame seeds. Serve with the remaining pickled veg on the side. Gourmet, Chef!
IN A PICKLE
In a bowl, combine the vinegar, 30 ml of sweetener, and 3 tbsp of cold water. Toss through the Cucumber matchsticks and the grated carrot. Season and set aside in the fridge.
TOAST
Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until they pop, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
BAO BUNS
Place a pot over medium-high heat with 3-4cm of boiling water covering the base. Once the water is steaming, oil the colander. Place the bao buns in the colander over the pot. Cover and allow to steam until heated through and soft, 5-6 minutes. Alternatively, use a steamer if you have one. Once cool enough to handle, use a knife to gently open each bun.
BBQ STRIPS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 30 seconds, baste with the BBQ sauce. Remove from the pan and season.
DRESSED LEAVES
In a salad bowl, dress the shredded leaves with a drizzle of olive oil and season.
DINNER IS READY
Fill each bao bun with the salad leaves, the BBQ Beef strips, and the pickled veg. Sprinkle over the chopped coriander, and the toasted sesame seeds. Serve with the remaining pickled veg on the side. Gourmet, Chef!
IN A PICKLE
In a bowl, combine the vinegar, 40 ml of sweetener, and 4 tbsp of cold water. Toss through the Cucumber matchsticks and the grated carrot. Season and set aside in the fridge.
TOAST
Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until they pop, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
BAO BUNS
Place a pot over medium-high heat with 3-4cm of boiling water covering the base. Once the water is steaming, oil the colander. Place the bao buns in the colander over the pot. Cover and allow to steam until heated through and soft, 5-6 minutes. Alternatively, use a steamer if you have one. Once cool enough to handle, use a knife to gently open each bun.
BBQ STRIPS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 30 seconds, baste with the BBQ sauce. Remove from the pan and season.
DRESSED LEAVES
In a salad bowl, dress the shredded leaves with a drizzle of olive oil and season.
DINNER IS READY
Fill each bao bun with the salad leaves, the BBQ Beef strips, and the pickled veg. Sprinkle over the chopped coriander, and the toasted sesame seeds. Serve with the remaining pickled veg on the side. Gourmet, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R170.21
for 4 servings · R42.55 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Fresh Coriander needs 10 gFree Range Smoked Paprika & Coriander Deboned Chicken Avg 1 kg 1 kg at R164.99 · 1% of packR1.65
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Cucumber needs 200 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R31.99 · 57% of packR18.28
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Carrot needs 240 gBulk Large Carrots 3 kg 3 kg at R45.00 · 8% of packR3.60
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Salad Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Bao Buns needs 12Asian Style Chicken & Kimchi Bao Bun R51.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R51.99
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Black Sesame Seeds needs 20 mlBlack Sesame Seeds 250 g R63.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R63.99
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BBQ Sauce needs 200 mlClark's Kitchen Sweet and Smokey BBQ Sauce 375 ml 375 ml at R48.99 · 53% of packR26.13
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Rice Wine Vinegar
- Free-range Beef Strips
Shopping
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for BBQ Beef Bao Buns?
The preparation time for BBQ Beef Bao Buns with pickled cucumber & carrots is between 25 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make BBQ Beef Bao Buns with pickled cucumber & carrots?
The total time required to make BBQ Beef Bao Buns with pickled cucumber & carrots is between 40 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does BBQ Beef Bao Buns provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in BBQ Beef Bao Buns?
Bao Buns, BBQ Sauce, Beef, Beef Strips, Black Sesame Seeds, Carrot, Cucumber, Fresh Coriander, Rice Wine Vinegar, Salad Leaves
What is the nutritional information of BBQ Beef Bao Buns?
Calories: 1671, Carbs: 248 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 77.9 grams, Sugar: 32.9 grams, Salt: 3981 grams
How do I prepare BBQ Beef Bao Buns?
IN A PICKLE: In a bowl, combine the vinegar, 20 ml of sweetener, and 2 tbsp of cold water. Toss through the cucumber matchsticks and the grated carrot. Season and set aside in the fridge. BBQ STRIPS: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the beef strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 30 seconds, baste with the BBQ sauce. Remove from the pan and season. DRESSED LEAVES: In a salad bowl, dress the shredded leaves with a drizzle of olive oil and season. DINNER IS READY: Fill each bao bun with the salad leaves, the BBQ beef strips, and the pickled veg. Sprinkle over the chopped coriander, and the toasted sesame seeds. Serve with the remaining pickled veg on the side. Gourmet, Chef! BAO BUNS: Place a pot over medium-high heat with 3-4cm of boiling water covering the base. Once the water is steaming, oil the colander. Place the bao buns in the colander over the pot. Cover and allow to steam until heated through and soft, 5-6 minutes. Alternatively, use a steamer if you have one. Once cool enough to handle, use a knife to gently open each bun. TOAST: Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until they pop, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make BBQ Beef Bao Buns?
Bao Buns, BBQ Sauce, Beef, Beef Strips, Black Sesame Seeds, Carrot, Cucumber, Fresh Coriander, Rice Wine Vinegar, Salad Leaves
How many calories does BBQ Beef Bao Buns have?
1671 calories
How much fat content does BBQ Beef Bao Buns have?
grams