Gochujang Sweet Potato Bao made with vegetable oil, sweet potato, bao buns, gochujang paste, soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame seeds, spring onions, fresh coriander, lime, sesame oil, vegan mayonnaise, fried onions

Gochujang Sweet Potato Bao

These flavorful sweet potato bao are inspired by Chinese cuisine's light and airy steamed buns. Prepared in the popular open-faced 'Gua Bao' style, these spicy sweet potato pockets offer a delicious twist, perfect for a weekend meal.

3 servings
Updated

Price per Serving

AUD: A$ 5.73
EUR: € 3.87
GBP: £ 3.29
USD: $ 4.41
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#easy#asian#quick#spicy#vegan#bao buns#flavorful#comfort food#sweet potato#korean-inspired

Instructions

  1. 1

    Chop the sweet potato (1 small) into 1cm cubes. Finely slice the onions (3 spring) and roughly chop the fresh coriander (10 g).

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, combine the sliced onions (3 spring) and chopped fresh coriander (10 g). Squeeze over the juice from lime (1) and add sesame oil (1 tbsp), mixing well to coat.

  3. 3

    In a separate small bowl, mix together the gochujang paste (2 tbsp), soy sauce (1 tbsp), maple syrup (1 tbsp), and sesame seeds (1 tbsp).

  4. 4

    Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add vegetable oil (2 tbsp). Add the cubed sweet potato (1 small) and fry for 8 minutes until cooked through and golden. Stir in the prepared [gochujang paste sauce] to coat the sweet potato.

  5. 5

    Steam the buns (6 bao) according to package instructions. Fill each warm bao bun with the cooked [sweet potato] mixture, then top with a dollop of vegan mayonnaise (50 g), a sprinkle of the [spring onion and fresh coriander salsa], and crispy fried onions (50 g).

Nutrition Facts

Per portion

694
kcal
12
Protein (g)
80
Carbs (g)
34
Fat (g)

Macronutrients

Saturated Fat 5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 11 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 18 g
Fiber 6 g
Sugars 15 g

Micronutrients

iron
3mg
42% DV
sodium
1272mg
166% DV
calcium
97mg
22% DV
potassium
320mg
20% DV
vitamin a
8540mcg
512% DV
vitamin c
19mg
95% DV
vitamin k
55mcg
207% DV

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