Teriyaki Chickpeas Baozi Recipe

Name: Teriyaki Chickpeas Baozi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: chickpeas Ingredients: Teriyaki; 15 ounces chickpeas cooked, 1.5 cups; 1 teriyaki sauce recipe, or, 1/3 cup store bought; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper or use black pepper; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds; 3/4 cup warm water; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons active yeast; 2 cups flour + more for dusting; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon oil

Servings: persons

chickpeas Ingredients: Teriyaki
15 ounces chickpeas cooked, 1.5 cups
1 teriyaki sauce recipe, or, 1/3 cup store bought
1/4 teaspoon white pepper or use black pepper
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
3/4 cup warm water
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons active yeast
2 cups flour + more for dusting
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon oil

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Teriyaki chickpeas
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Mix the teriyaki sauce ingredient in a bowl and keep aside. Combine the cooked chickpeas, teriyaki sauce and white pepper in a skillet over low-medium heat. Cover and cook for 10 to 14 minutes or until the sauce thickens and forms a glaze. Mix in the sesame seeds. Cool before using to fill the bao.
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Or serve as is with rice or add to lettuce wraps with shredded carrots, blanched broccoli. etc
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Bao Steamed Buns:
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In a bowl combine warm water, sugar and yeast until all the sugar mixes in. Let it sit for 2 minutes or until frothy.
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In another bowl, mix the flour, salt and baking powder. Add the yeast mixture and oil. Mix and knead into a smooth dough. 2 to 3 minutes in a stand mixer 4 to 5 minutes by hand. spray oil on top. Cover with a towel and let it rise for an hour.
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Punch it down, knead for a few seconds, then divide dough into 10 or more equal pars. Shape each into a ball then roll it out to a 4 to 5 inch circle.
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Add 2 tablespoons of chickpea filling and close towards the center. Place on parchment squares cut to size for the bao. cover and work to make the the rest Bao. Let them rise for 10 minutes. Here is a post on how to shape Bao
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Start up the steamer. Once the steamer is ready (water is boiling),Place Bao in steamer basket or tray. Steam for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool for a few minutes before serving.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: chickpeas Ingredients: Teriyaki, 15 ounces chickpeas cooked, 1.5 cups, 1 teriyaki sauce recipe, or, 1/3 cup store bought, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper or use black pepper, and more.

Yes, Teriyaki Chickpeas Baozi falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Teriyaki Chickpeas Baozi

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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