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Soft and fluffy steamed bao buns filled with colorful pulled jackfruit slaw, crunchy peanuts, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of spicy mayo – a bold, plant-based street food delight.

Ingredients

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  • 8 steamed bao buns (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 can young green jackfruit in brine, drained and shredded
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • For the Slaw:
  • 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • For Topping:
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon crispy fried onions
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • Spicy mayo (optional drizzle)

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add shredded jackfruit, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally until jackfruit is tender and infused with flavor.
  2. In a bowl, combine red cabbage, carrots, green onions, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and sesame seeds. Toss to coat and set aside.
  3. Steam bao buns until soft and warm (about 5–7 minutes if refrigerated).
  4. Fill each bao with jackfruit, then top with slaw.
  5. Garnish with roasted peanuts, crispy onions, and fresh cilantro.
  6. Drizzle with spicy mayo if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use young green jackfruit in brine, not syrup, for savory dishes.
  • Adjust spice level by modifying or omitting the spicy mayo.
  • Bao buns can be reheated by steaming just before serving.

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Keywords: jackfruit bao buns, vegan street food, plant-based bao, spicy jackfruit sandwich, Asian fusion vegan

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