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Curry Chicken Bao Bun served

Curry Chicken Bao Buns

Bao buns are a beloved Asian culinary specialty that has evolved over centuries from China to the modern street food world. The curry chicken-filled version represents a fusion of traditional steamed dough and Indian spices. As the curry spice blend begins to sizzle in the pan, its aroma fills the kitchen and instantly creates an exotic atmosphere – as if you were standing in line at an Asian street food stall. The secret to a perfect bao is steaming at the right temperature and a juicy, spicy filling. Tip: If you want a creamier sauce, you can add a little coconut milk mixed with plain yogurt to the finished curry. This dish is ideal for quick dinners, gatherings with friends, or special weekend lunches when you want to sneak a little something special into everyday life.

Prep Time 15 min
Preparation 20 min
Total 35 min
870 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 3
⭕ 6 Bao Buns
⭕ 400 g Chicken Breast
⭕ 2 tsp Curry Powder
⭕ 100 ml Coconut Milk
⭕ 2 cloves Garlic
⭕ 10 g Fresh Ginger
⭕ 10 ml Sesame Oil
⭕ 1 Carrot
⭕ 1 Cucumber
⭕ 1 tsp Salt
⭕ 0.5 tsp Black Pepper

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    To prepare, peel the ginger and garlic, then finely grate them. Cut the chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces. Peel the carrot and cut it into thin strips, and slice the cucumber lengthwise into thin slices. Tip: you can prepare the vegetables in advance and store them in the refrigerator to make serving faster.

    2

    In a bowl, mix together the curry powder, sesame oil, grated garlic, ginger, and coconut milk. Add the chicken pieces, toss well to coat, and let it marinate for 10-15 minutes. The longer you leave it, the more intense the flavor will be.

    3

    Heat a skillet over medium heat, then pour in the marinated chicken along with all the sauce. Cook for 8-10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has slightly thickened. Tip: if it becomes too thick, add a little more coconut milk or water.

    4

    While the chicken is cooking, steam the bao buns for 5-6 minutes in a bamboo or metal steamer. Make sure the water does not touch the buns, only the steam. The buns will be soft and warm at the end.

    5

    Carefully open the steamed bao buns. Place a portion of curry chicken inside, then top with the shredded carrot and cucumber. Tip: don't overfill them so they are comfortable to hold and eat.

    6

    Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve fresh and warm, possibly with a little extra coconut sauce or yogurt dip.