Kao Yangrou Bao (烤羊肉包)
China
A dish with aromatic spices and tender lamb filling, baked to a golden crust. Perfect for a family dinner or festive table.
Ingredients
- 150 g lamb
- 1.5 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp dark soy sauce
- 0.5 tsp sesame oil
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 tsp corn starch
- 3 tbsp water
- 30 g lamb fat
- 2 pcs onion
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp ground chili
- 1 pcs carrot
- 250 g wheat flour
- 1 tsp dry yeast
- 0.75 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp sugar
- 0.5 tbsp vegetable oil
- to taste sesame seeds
Steps
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Place the sliced lamb in a bowl, add cumin, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, corn starch and 3 tablespoons of water. Mix until the liquid disappears.
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Fry the lamb fat in a wok over low heat until the fat renders and the pieces brown. Remove the fat, leaving the oil.
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In the remaining oil, sauté the onion until lightly golden.
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Add the cumin seeds, ground chili and grated carrot, fry for about a minute.
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Transfer the mixture to a plate, let it cool, then combine it with the marinated lamb.
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In a bowl combine wheat flour, dry yeast, baking powder, sugar and 130 ml warm water. Knead the dough until smooth (about 8 minutes).
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Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes, then knead again until very smooth.
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Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each into a round flatbread.
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Place a tablespoon of filling in the center of each flatbread and shape the bao.
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Arrange the formed bao on a baking sheet greased with vegetable oil or lined with parchment paper.
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Let the bao rest for 30 minutes to rise slightly.
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Brush the bao with a thin layer of vegetable oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Preheat the oven to 210 °C and bake the bao for 18 minutes.
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Increase the temperature to 250 °C and bake for another 3‑5 minutes until golden brown.
FAQ
What is Kao Yangrou Bao (烤羊肉包)?
Kao Yangrou Bao are traditional Chinese baked buns filled with a savory mixture of lamb and aromatic spices, known for their golden crust.
Can I substitute the lamb in Kao Yangrou Bao?
While lamb is traditional, you can substitute it with ground beef or a mixture of beef and pork for a different flavor profile.
How long does it take to make Kao Yangrou Bao?
The total preparation and cooking time for this Kao Yangrou Bao recipe is approximately 107 minutes.
How is 烤羊肉包 pronounced?
烤羊肉包 is pronounced 'Kao Yangrou Bao' (pronounced roughly as 'kow yahng-roh bow').
What are the key ingredients for Kao Yangrou Bao?
Key ingredients include lamb, cumin, soy sauce, sesame oil, onion, and a dough made from wheat flour and yeast.