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Bao with Hoisin Mushrooms

Bao with Hoisin Mushrooms

Steamed bao buns filled with savory mushrooms and a rich, homemade hoisin sauce.

This dish features fluffy steamed bao buns packed with umami-rich mushrooms glazed in a sweet, tangy, and nutty hoisin sauce. It's a simple but delicious vegan meal that's great for sharing or a casual bite.

The hoisin sauce is a homemade blend of soy, peanut butter, vinegar, miso, and spices. While traditional hoisin often includes fermented soybeans, those can be tricky to find — miso makes a great substitute.

Serve warm with pickled vegetables or a crisp salad for a balanced bite.

Ingredients

hoisin sauce

  • 60 ml light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp natural peanut butter (or fermented soybean paste)
  • 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp miso paste
  • 1/2 tsp five spice powder
  • 1 tsp Thai chili sauce

other

  • 800 g mushrooms (or other veg), sliced
  • 5–6 bao buns, steamed

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together all the hoisin sauce ingredients until smooth.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the mushrooms until they release moisture and begin to brown.
  3. Add the hoisin sauce to the mushrooms and stir to coat. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Steam the bao buns according to package or recipe instructions.
  5. Fill each bun with a generous spoonful of the mushroom mixture.
  6. { "Optional": "Serve with pickled cucumbers or shredded cabbage for extra crunch." }

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