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As one of three filling options for our homemade vegan bao buns, this succulent squash stuffing will leave you reaching for a second bun before you’ve finished the first. Flavored with cumin and Chinese five-spice, diced kabocha squash becomes soft and tender when steamed inside a fluffy whole wheat bun. Caramelized onion delivers finger-licking flavor while crushed red pepper adds a touch of heat to ensure this unforgettable filling has a comforting balance of earthy sweetness and spice. This recipe makes enough filling for 20 bao buns.
Tip: To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute gluten-free tamari for the soy sauce.
For more vegan bao bun recipes, check out these tasty ideas:
- Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushroom Bao Bun Filling
- Zucchini, Tofu, and Carrot Bao Bun Filling
- Vegan Bao Buns
By Hannah Che,
Ingredients
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 2-lb. kabocha or red kuri squash, peeled, seeded, and chopped (4 cups)
- 2 tablespoons pure cane sugar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Heat a nonstick saucepan over medium-high. Add onion and 1 tablespoon water. Cook 5 minutes or until onion is slightly translucent and fragrant, stirring frequently and adding water, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, as needed to prevent sticking. Add soy sauce; cook until liquid evaporates, stirring frequently.
- Transfer to a food processor. Add the remaining ingredients. Pulse until finely chopped. Use immediately.
- Use filling in our vegan bao bun recipe. Alternatively, ladle into lettuce cups or serve over brown rice.
Comments (2)
(0 from 0 votes)is there a recipe for the bao bun or is that available premade?
Hi Claudia, Yes, there is a recipe. It's linked in the headnote and in the instructions. Here it is: https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-baked-stuffed/hannah-che-vegan-bao-buns/. If you decide to try them, let us know how it goes!