Sweet Potato Bao
Prep time: 2-3 minutes microwave OR 8-10 minutes oven
Can we skip to the part where we all take a bite of our bao and sit in complete silence (the ever-accurate indicator of a good meal) while we chow? Please? No? OK fine, we’ll keep it movin’ as fast as we can then.
These buns originated in China thousands of years ago and there are OODLES of variations. Bao are made with yeast-leavened dough and are often filled with pork and served steamed. Our version comes with sweet potato, spicy mayo, and pickled veggies to pack into your buns. You even have the option to add on shredded hoisin pork! Bao literally translates to bun, so when you say “bao bun” it translates to, “bun bun”. Hehe.
In your bag
- 4 steamed buns (bao)
- Roasted sweet potato, spicy mayo, & pickled veggies
- Shredded hoisin pork (if you ordered it!)
At home
- 2 microwave-safe bowls or aluminum foil-lined sheet tray & a little oil
- 2 damp paper towels & microwave-safe plate