Description
Learn how to make Cheat Bao (Bun) with this easy recipe. These flavorful dumplings are filled with a delicious mixture of beef, lemongrass, onion, garlic, and basil, wrapped in a soft and fluffy dough, and then steamed and pan-fried for a crispy finish.
Ingredients
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For The Dough
- 200g self-raising flour plus extra for dusting
- 180g greek yoghurt
For The Filling
- 400g beef mince (20% fat)
- 1 lemongrass stalk, bashed (to release aromatics) and finely chopped
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- Handful of basil, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
Instructions
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine self-raising flour and Greek yogurt. Knead for 5 minutes until you have a soft dough. Cover and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: Combine all filling ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
- Form the dumplings: Divide the dough into 10 pieces. Roll each piece into a circular wrapper. Place filling in the center, seal, and repeat for all wrappers.
- Steam the dumplings: Place dumplings in a steamer and steam for 10-15 minutes.
- Optional crispy finish: Pan-fry the dumplings until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Enjoy your delicious Cheat Bao (Bun)!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling
- Calories: Approx. 150 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 2g
- Sodium: Approx. 300mg
- Fat: Approx. 8g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 12g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 7g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 20mg
