Hoisin Eggplant Bao (Chinese Steamed Buns)

Name: Hoisin Eggplant Bao (Chinese Steamed Buns)
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 cup (226 mL) warm water, 115 ºF; 2 tablespoon (27 g) sugar; 2 teaspoon (7 g) instant yeast; 2 tablespoon (22 g) vegetable oil; 3 cups (380 g) all purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoon (7 g) baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 lb Japanese eggplant; 1 tablespoon oil; 2-3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoon maple syrup; 1 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 tablespoon tahini; 2 teaspoon sriracha or chili oil (to taste); 1 teaspoon doubanjiang or miso; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Prep:1h 15minCook:15min

Chinese steamed buns are easy to make with this recipe for hoisin eggplant bao! They're a delicious snack with the fluffiest of dough and a mouthwatering savory filling! Make your own hoisin or substitute store bought.

Updated at: Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:49:31 GMT