Steamed bao buns with spicy veggie curry

Do you love aromatic street food that's quick and impressive? Then you'll love our steamed bao buns with Lotao's spicy veggie curry ! These fluffy dumplings are filled with a crisp, fresh coleslaw and a wonderfully creamy curry – 100% plant-based , natural , and simply irresistible.

🕐 Preparation time: 25 minutes
🔪 Difficulty level: easy

What makes this recipe special?

Spicy and creamy: This veggie curry brings depth, warmth, and exotic flavors to the plate.
A crisp, fresh kick: The Asian-marinated coleslaw provides the perfect balance.
Quick & easy: Ready-made curry + bao buns = maximum enjoyment with minimal effort.
Perfect for sharing: Ideal for a relaxed dinner or as finger food for guests.

Ingredients for 2 people:

✓ 2 spring onions
✓ 1 large carrot
✓ 100 g white cabbage (finely shredded)
✓ 1 tbsp rice vinegar
✓ 1 tbsp mirin (alternatively: 1 tsp sugar)
✓ 1 tbsp sesame oil
✓ Salt & pepper to taste

✓ 1 pack Lotao Veggie Curry
✓ 4 steamed bao buns
✓ Vegan Sriracha mayo
✓ Some sesame & chili flakes for garnishing

⏰ Total time: approx. 25 minutes

Preparation:

Prepare the vegetables: Finely slice the spring onions, grate the carrot, and finely shred the white cabbage. Mix everything in a bowl with salt, pepper, rice vinegar, mirin, and sesame oil. Let it sit for a moment – this will give the salad a nice, aromatic, and crisp texture.
Heat the veggie curry: Heat the Lotao Veggie Curry in a hot water bath or according to the package instructions. It will already be wonderfully aromatic with coconut, turmeric, and curry spices.
Steaming bao buns: Heat the bao buns over hot steam for a few minutes until soft and fluffy – e.g., in a bamboo basket or steamer.
Top the buns: Spread some vegan sriracha mayo on each bao bun, then place a portion of the fresh coleslaw inside and pour the warm veggie curry over it.
Garnish & enjoy: Top with sesame and chili flakes – your Asian-inspired comfort food is ready!

Tip: Be sure to save the leftover curry sauce – it makes a great dip for the buns or as an extra aromatic kick on the plate!

Why this recipe is perfect

This recipe is a prime example of how simple, conscious enjoyment can be: Made with high-quality organic ingredients, purely plant-based, and full of flavor. The combination of steamed dough, fresh vegetables, and a spicy curry filling makes these bao buns a true highlight—and not just for fans of Asian cuisine.

More tips

Preparing bao buns: You can find them frozen at Asian markets. Simply thaw and steam!
Try variations: Instead of coleslaw, marinated pak choi or pickled radish also work wonderfully.
Meal Prep: This coleslaw is easy to prepare and will keep in the fridge for two days.

Enjoy and discover how uncomplicated plant-based enjoyment can be! 💚