SWEET & STICKY SHIITAKE BAOS

Soft, fluffy baos filled with juicy, sweet and sticky Fable

Makes 20 portions

Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 15 mins

INGREDIENTS

2.2lb (1kg) bag of Fable Pulled Shiitake Mushrooms, thawed

1 tbsp neutral oil

4 nuggets of ginger, julienned

2 tbsp Chinese five spice

100ml oyster sauce

100ml soy sauce

80ml ketchup

50ml rice wine vinegar

80ml honey (or agave)

100ml Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)

100ml water

To serve (1 bao):

Asian style steamed bao bun

¼ cup sweet and sticky Fable filling

Pickled daikon and carrots

Spring onion, sliced into thin strips

Optional garnish:

Fresh cilantro (coriander)

Toasted sesame seeds

METHOD

In a bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, Shaoxing wine, water, and five spice.

Heat oil in a large flat-top grill or pan. Add Fable and cook over medium-high heat for 4–5 mins until lightly browned. Add ginger and sauce, cooking for another 3–4 mins until sauce starts to reduce. Stir in honey and cook until thick and sticky (another 3–5 mins).

To serve:

Steam bao buns according to their pack instructions. For each bao, fill with ¼ cup of Fable and top with pickled veggies and spring onion. Garnish with fresh cilantro, sesame seeds and whatever else that tickles your fancy.

Tips & suggestions:

  • Sweet and sticky Fable filling can be made ahead and held refrigerated for up to 3 days.

  • Experiment with different flavor profiles for the bao filling e.g. Gochujang or Teriyaki

  • Mix and match toppings for textural variation e.g. kimchi, sliced cucumber, pickled onions