A deliciously spicy recipe that’s also easy to make! These Vegan BBQ Sweet Potato Bao Buns are made with shredded sweet potato, a homemade Korean BBQ sauce, and then topped with quick-pickled veggies. This simple recipe is packed with flavor!
Prepared Frozen Bao Buns
Bao buns are one of those guilty pleasures that initially you don’t believe they can be achieved in your own kitchen. But they can!
If you have an Asian market near, you will probably be able to find the buns pre-made in the frozen aisle. If that’s the case, you merely need to steam them and fill! Easy-peezy.
Just be mindful that some varieties are made with milk, so always double-check the ingredients just to be safe.
An Easy and Spicy Filling
Shredded sweet potato is a fantastic meat replacer. It’s both filling and nutrient dense.
Then, if you add a homemade Spicy Korean bbq sauce, you have a vegan creation that rivals pulled pork any day. It’s so much better for you and so much better for the animals and the plant- WIN!
We did go the route of making our spicy bbq sauce from scratch. However, if you need to save a little time, store-bought can be used of course, too.
Zesty Quick-Pickled Veggies
Finally, these bao buns are topped with quick-pickled veggies and cilantro for a fresh finish. The combination of radish, cucumber, jalapeño, and onion adds a little tanginess to this perfectly spicy meal.
Don’t wait! Make these Vegan BBQ Sweet Potato Bao Buns TODAY! Time’s ticking and you will be so glad that you did! Enjoy! 😊
Vegan BBQ Sweet Potato Bao Buns
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: Entree
- Method: Sautéed, Steamed
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Description
These plant-based bao buns are made with healthy shredded sweet potato smothered in a homemade spicy Korean BBQ sauce. A simple homemade recipe that’s absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 Sweet Potato (Peeled and Grated)
- 1 Onion (Sliced Thin, Divided in Half)
- 1 Jalapeño (Deseeded and Sliced Thin Lengthwise, Divided)
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1/4 Cup Water
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 Cucumber (Julienned)
- 2 Radishes (Julienned)
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro (Stems Removed)
- 10 Frozen Bao Buns, Prepared
- 1/2 Cup Spicy Korean BBQ Sauce, or store-bought spicy BBQ sauce.
Instructions
- Prepare all of the fresh ingredients as described above.
- Prepare the Spicy Korean BBQ Sauce if you are making it from scratch.
- Add cucumber, radish, 1/2 jalapeño and 1/2 onion in a bowl.
- In another bowl add the vinegar, sugar, salt and water. Stir to dissolve.
- Pour the vinegar mixture onto the veggies and set aside.
- Add the oil to a deep frying pan and then add the shredded sweet potato and the second half of the onion and jalapeño.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the onion and jalapeño are cooked.
- Add the bbq sauce to the cooked potato mixture and lower the heat to low. Stir to combine and allow to cook for 1 more minute or until the sauce is thoroughly heated.
- Steam the buns and add the potato mixture.
- Next add the quick picked vegetables. We recommend using a fork, so the vinegar is easily strained.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately. Enjoy!
- Leftover filling can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Keywords: Bao Buns, Sweet Potato, Spicy BBQ Sauce, Vegan
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