eCook Meal
Vegetarian Bao Buns
with plant-based chicken strips & fresh coriander
Get ready to hear a lot of ‘Wow, wow, wow,’ as you plate up steamed bao buns brimming with vegetarian chicken strips, coated in an umami-rich Asian sauce made with gochujang. Pickled carrot ribbons, cooling cucumber & herbaceous fresh coriander bring both freshness and out-of-this-world flavour.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
PICKLE MOMENT
In a bowl, combine the vinegar, 5ml of sweetener, seasoning, and a splash of warm water. Toss through the Carrot ribbons and set aside to pickle. Drain just before serving.
SAUCY
In a small bowl, loosen the sticky Asian sauce with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Set aside.
BAO BUNS
Boil the kettle. Remove the bao buns from the freezer. Place a pot over medium-high heat with 3-4 cm of boiling water covering the base. Once steaming, place the frozen bao buns in a greased colander over the pot. Cover and steam until cooked through and soft, 6-8 minutes. Alternatively, use a steamer if you have one. Once steamed, gently open each bun. Cover to keep warm.
PLANT-BASED Chicken
While the bao buns are steaming, place a pan over medium heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the Chicken strips until crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the heat and toss through the sticky Asian sauce.
TIME TO EAT
Fill each bao bun with the Cucumber rounds and the pickled carrot ribbons. Top with the sticky chicken strips and garnish with the picked coriander. Well done, Chef!
PICKLE MOMENT
In a bowl, combine the vinegar, 10ml of sweetener, seasoning, and a splash of warm water. Toss through the Carrot ribbons and set aside to pickle. Drain just before serving.
SAUCY
In a small bowl, loosen the sticky Asian sauce with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Set aside.
BAO BUNS
Boil the kettle. Remove the bao buns from the freezer. Place a pot over medium-high heat with 3-4 cm of boiling water covering the base. Once steaming, place the frozen bao buns in a greased colander over the pot. Cover and steam until cooked through and soft, 6-8 minutes. Alternatively, use a steamer if you have one. Once steamed, gently open each bun. Cover to keep warm.
PLANT-BASED Chicken
While the bao buns are steaming, place a pan over medium heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the Chicken strips until crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the heat and toss through the sticky Asian sauce.
TIME TO EAT
Fill each bao bun with the Cucumber rounds and the pickled carrot ribbons. Top with the sticky chicken strips and garnish with the picked coriander. Well done, Chef!
PICKLE MOMENT
In a bowl, combine the vinegar, 15ml of sweetener, seasoning, and a splash of warm water. Toss through the Carrot ribbons and set aside to pickle. Drain just before serving.
SAUCY
In a small bowl, loosen the sticky Asian sauce with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Set aside.
BAO BUNS
Boil the kettle. Remove the bao buns from the freezer. Place a pot over medium-high heat with 3-4 cm of boiling water covering the base. Once steaming, place the frozen bao buns in a greased colander over the pot. Cover and steam until cooked through and soft, 6-8 minutes. Alternatively, use a steamer if you have one. Once steamed, gently open each bun. Cover to keep warm. You may need to do this in batches. Once steamed, gently open each bun.
PLANT-BASED Chicken
While the bao buns are steaming, place a pan over medium heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the Chicken strips until crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. You might need to do this step in batches. Remove from the heat and toss through the sticky Asian sauce.
TIME TO EAT
Fill each bao bun with the Cucumber rounds and the pickled carrot ribbons. Top with the sticky chicken strips and garnish with the picked coriander. Well done, Chef!
PICKLE MOMENT
In a bowl, combine the vinegar, 20ml of sweetener, seasoning, and a splash of warm water. Toss through the Carrot ribbons and set aside to pickle. Drain just before serving.
SAUCY
In a small bowl, loosen the sticky Asian sauce with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Set aside.
BAO BUNS
Boil the kettle. Remove the bao buns from the freezer. Place a pot over medium-high heat with 3-4 cm of boiling water covering the base. Once steaming, place the frozen bao buns in a greased colander over the pot. Cover and steam until cooked through and soft, 6-8 minutes. Alternatively, use a steamer if you have one. Once steamed, gently open each bun. Cover to keep warm. You may need to do this in batches. Once steamed, gently open each bun.
PLANT-BASED Chicken
While the bao buns are steaming, place a pan over medium heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the Chicken strips until crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. You might need to do this step in batches. Remove from the heat and toss through the sticky Asian sauce.
TIME TO EAT
Fill each bao bun with the Cucumber rounds and the pickled carrot ribbons. Top with the sticky chicken strips and garnish with the picked coriander. Well done, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R75.52
for 4 servings · R18.88 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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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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Carrot needs 240 gBulk Large Carrots 3 kg 3 kg at R45.00 · 8% of packR3.60
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Cucumber needs 200 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R31.99 · 57% of packR18.28
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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
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Rice Wine Vinegar
- Sticky Asian Sauce
- Plant-based Chicken Style Strips
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Vegetarian Bao Buns?
The preparation time for Vegetarian Bao Buns with plant-based chicken strips & fresh coriander is between 20 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Vegetarian Bao Buns with plant-based chicken strips & fresh coriander?
The total time required to make Vegetarian Bao Buns with plant-based chicken strips & fresh coriander is between 25 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Vegetarian Bao Buns provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Vegetarian Bao Buns?
Bao Buns, Carrot, Cucumber, Fresh Coriander, Plant-based Chicken Style Strips, Rice Wine Vinegar, Sticky Asian Sauce
What is the nutritional information of Vegetarian Bao Buns?
Calories: 1639, Carbs: 259 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 74.1 grams, Sugar: 35.5 grams, Salt: 3875 grams
How do I prepare Vegetarian Bao Buns?
SAUCY: In a small bowl, loosen the sticky Asian sauce with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Set aside. PICKLE MOMENT: In a bowl, combine the vinegar, 10ml of sweetener, seasoning, and a splash of warm water. Toss through the carrot ribbons and set aside to pickle. Drain just before serving. PLANT-BASED CHICKEN: While the bao buns are steaming, place a pan over medium heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the chicken strips until crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the heat and toss through the sticky Asian sauce. TIME TO EAT: Fill each bao bun with the cucumber rounds and the pickled carrot ribbons. Top with the sticky chicken strips and garnish with the picked coriander. Well done, Chef! BAO BUNS: Boil the kettle. Remove the bao buns from the freezer. Place a pot over medium-high heat with 3-4 cm of boiling water covering the base. Once steaming, place the frozen bao buns in a greased colander over the pot. Cover and steam until cooked through and soft, 6-8 minutes. Alternatively, use a steamer if you have one. Once steamed, gently open each bun. Cover to keep warm.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Vegetarian Bao Buns?
Bao Buns, Carrot, Cucumber, Fresh Coriander, Plant-based Chicken Style Strips, Rice Wine Vinegar, Sticky Asian Sauce
How many calories does Vegetarian Bao Buns have?
1639 calories
How much fat content does Vegetarian Bao Buns have?
grams