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Fried cheese and chili-honey bao buns served

Fried Cheese and Chili-Honey Bao Buns

Historical context: The origin of the bao bun can be traced back to Chinese cuisine, where it is traditionally prepared with meat or vegetable fillings. This recipe is a new-wave, fusion version that combines classic fried cheese with Hungarian-style chili-honey flavors. It combines the softness of Eastern dough with the crispiness of Western flavors. Emotional introduction: On a cold evening, there's nothing better than the warmth of freshly fried cheese and the sweetness of chili honey intertwined with the soft dough of the bao bun. Technical advice: To avoid cheese leakage, always double-bread! Drizzle the chili honey just before serving so it doesn't soak the breading. This dish is ideal as a quick dinner or a special vegetarian street food experience – easy to prepare, yet truly spectacular and flavorful.

Prep Time 20 min
Preparation 15 min
Total 35 min
1800 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 4
⭕ 8 Bao buns
⭕ 300 g Trappista or Edam cheese
⭕ 50 g All-purpose flour
⭕ 1 Egg
⭕ 80 g Breadcrumbs
⭕ 500 ml Sunflower oil
⭕ 3 tbsp Honey
⭕ 0.5 tsp Red chili flakes
⭕ 0.5 tsp Salt

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Place the bao buns in a steamer basket and steam for 6–8 minutes over boiling water. You can use a bamboo steamer or a colander covered with a lid. Make sure the water doesn't touch the buns directly.

    2

    Cut the cheese into thick, rectangular slices so they are easy to bread but won't melt completely during frying. Prepare three bowls for breading: flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs, in that order.

    3

    Dredge the cheese slices in flour first, then dip them in beaten egg, and finally coat them with breadcrumbs. Tip: Repeat the egg and breadcrumb layers for an extra crispy crust.

    4

    In a deep saucepan, heat the oil to medium-high heat (approximately 340-355°F or 170-180 °C). Carefully place the breaded cheese into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

    5

    In a small bowl, combine the honey and chili flakes. For a spicier kick, add more chili. Microwave for a few seconds or heat on the stovetop until the honey is more fluid.

    6

    Carefully open the steamed bao buns. Place a slice of fried cheese inside each bun, then drizzle with the chili-honey mixture. Serve immediately while the cheese is still gooey and the honey is runny.