The quantities provided above are averages only.
6 unit(s)
Bao Buns
1 sachet(s)
Aioli
2 sachet(s)
Gochujang Paste
2 unit(s)
Cucumber
20 grams
Peanuts
240 grams
Irish Pork Mince
1 unit(s)
Onion
2 sachet(s)
Ketjap Manis
1 sachet(s)
Apple Cider Vinegar
2 sachet(s)
Thai Style Spice Mix
125 grams
Radish
600 grams
Potatoes
1 to taste
Sugar
¼ tsp
Salt
to taste
Salt
to taste
Pepper
to taste
Oil
to taste
Water
Preheat your oven to 240°C/220°C fan/gas mark 9. Chop the potatoes into 2cm chunks (peeling optional).
Pop the chunks onto a large (lined) baking tray. Drizzle with oil, Thai spice, season with salt and pepper then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until golden, 25-35 mins. Turn the tray halfway through. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.
Trim and quarter the radish.
Halve, peel and chop the onion into small pieces.
Trim the cucumber then halve lengthways. Bash each half with the bottom of a pot or pan. Thinly slice widthways.
In a bowl, toss the smashed cucumber and radish with ¼ tsp salt (per 2P), apple cider vinegar and 1 tsp sugar (per 2P).
Set aside, continuing to stir occasionally.
Place a large pan over medium-high heat (no oil).
Once the pan is hot, add the pork mince and onion and fry until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. The pork is cooked when no longer pink in the middle. Remove from the heat and stir through the ketjap manis.
Mix the aioli with the gochujang in a bowl.
Place the bao buns (three at a time) on a plate.
Microwave (covered) for 1 min. Keep covered until serving.
Or alternatively, you can steam the bao buns.
Place a large pot with 2cm of water over high heat.
Once the water is boiling, place a colander lined with baking sheet on the pot. Place the bao (three at a time) on the baking sheet, cover and steam for 3-4 mins.
Inside each bao bun , add minced beef and pickled veg. Top with gochujang aioli and chopped peanuts . Serve the remaining pickled veg and roasted potatoeson the side.