Practical ingredient guide
Gua bao buns
White, fluffy steamed wheat buns folded to hold a filling.
Grains, pasta and bread
All year round
Home-style
What it offers and why to use it
White, fluffy steamed wheat buns folded to hold a filling. Steam according to the pack and fill just before serving.
Flavour profile
White, fluffy steamed wheat buns folded to hold a filling.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose plain unfilled buns and check their individual weight.
Store
Keep frozen if sold frozen; follow the pack and do not refreeze after thawing.
Prepare
Steam according to the pack and fill just before serving.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Pork, chicken, pickled vegetables and sweet-and-sour sauces.
How to substitute it
Pita bread or a soft roll, with a different texture.
From ingredient to plate
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Recipes with gua bao buns
Media
OmnivorousPressure cooker30 to 60 minutes
Sweet and sour pork bao buns
Steamed bao filled with shredded pork, soy, ginger and a sweet and sour sauce.
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