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Gua Bao

The Classic Gua Bao, but 100% VEGAN (Part 2) | VeganAsian RecipesThe second way to make a Bao delicious, the classic Gua filling. Normally this is made with pork, but of course this version is made with plant-based ingredients only! Be sure to make the Basic Chickwheat before you start this recipe. This is also great with the Basic Sweet-n-Sour toppings.
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Ingredients
  

  • 150 gr chickwheat
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp ginger powder
  • 2 tbsp agave syrup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp lemon grass powder
  • bao buns

Instructions
 

  • Add the oil to a hot pan and add the chickwheat to it
  • Bake the chickwheat for about 2 minutes and add all the dry ingredient to the pan (ginger, brown sugar, lemon grass, salt and pepper)
  • Add the soy sauce and agave syrup to the pan and mix it around
  • Make sure everything is covered properly and bake it until most of the moisture is gone
  • Bake it a bit further to get a sticky consistency and there is no moisture left
  • Add the gua mixture to a steamed bun and add toppings to your liking

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