Vegan bao buns

Filled with glazed sticky tofu, crisp veg and crunchy peanuts, these soft and fluffy vegan bao buns are comforting, hearty and fresh all at the same time. Grab our recipe here.

These fluffy vegan bao buns filled with crunchy veggies and sticky teriyaki tofu are every bit as tasty as they look!

In this post, we're focusing on vegan filling options for steamed buns (bao buns) that are packed with flavor and perfect for those following a plant-based lifestyle. Whether you're a committed vegan or simply looking to explore more plant-powered options, we've got you covered.

These steamed lotus leaf bao buns are super soft and fluffy and they are easier to make than you might think!

Vegan bao buns are to die for and easy to make. They are filled with succulent jackfruit in a salty-sweet marinade, crunchy veggies, peanuts and herbs.

Pan-fried buns filled with a delicious filling of cabbage, vermicelli noodles, and other veggies. All wrapped in some homemade dough before being pan-fried until golden brown and crisp then cooked in a steam to get that nice crisp exterior but chewy inside.These are inspired by my favourite buns from the food stalls and night markets in Taipei. I’d pack a dozen in my suitcase and freeze it when I get back home, and they’d still be soo good! These can of course be frozen and reheated too for…

Sticky Mushroom Bao Buns – Life in the South

Vegan char siu bao is a meatless take on the famous Chinese sticky pork buns. They are fluffy with a sticky sweet-savoury centre and not difficult to make either.

Bánh bao chay are vegetarian steamed buns from Vietnam. These cloud-white pillowy delights are generously stuffed with an addictive blend of seitan, veggies, and aromatic seasonings.

Hoisin tofu bao buns - soft, fluffy bao filled with sticky glazed hoisin tofu, crisp vegetables, sriracha mayo and crispy fried onions - heaven! I recently posted a recipe to make your own steamed bao