Air-fried Prawn Bao
A twist on HK prawn toast, this recipe uses bao buns filled with prawn mix, air-fried for a fluffy, delicious bite!
Ingredients
- 330 g prawns, shelled and deveined.
- 2 tbsp chopped spring onion
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp dashi powder or MSG
- 1 egg white
- 1 tsp plain flour
OTHER INGREDIENTS
- 6 small steamed buns
- Melted butter
- Dipping sauce
- sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Slice the prawns into small cubes and mince them into a sticky paste (use a food processor if you prefer).
- In a bowl, mix the minced prawns, spring onion,salt, sugar, white pepper, dashi powder, egg white, and plain flour until well combined.
- Prepare the pocket shaped steamed buns by microwaving them for 40 seconds to make them softer, easier to unfold, and prevent them from sticking together.
- Spread a portion of the prawn mixture inside each bun.
- Coat the prawn filling with sesame seeds, or brush melted butter on the top of the bun and sprinkle sesame seeds over it. (optional)
- Brush the buns with melted butter and air fry at 190°C for 8 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve with your favourite dipping sauce. (I used burger sauce, but you can also make your own by mixing mayo and sriracha.)
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