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Bao Bun

Bao Bun

Regular price R 235.00 ZAR
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Fluffy, airy, and endlessly versatile — Che Gourmet’s Frozen Bao Buns are the perfect blank canvas for bold, flavourful fillings. Also known as lotus leaf buns or gua bao, these iconic folded steamed buns are a staple in Taiwanese street food and have become a global foodie favourite.

Each bun is gently steamed to perfection, offering a pillowy-soft texture with a subtle sweetness that pairs beautifully with crispy pork belly, pulled chicken, tofu, tempura, or crunchy slaw. Whether you’re building gourmet bao sliders for a dinner party or creating a DIY street food night at home, Che Gourmet’s bao buns make it easy and delicious.

Available in multiple pack sizes — including standard, mini, and bulk options — and fully vegan-friendly, these buns are freezer must-haves for restaurants, caterers, and bao lovers alike.

Varieties Include:

  • Bao Bun / Gua Bao (Vegan) – 10 pcs

  • Bao Bun / Gua Bao (Vegan) – 20 pcs

  • Mini Bao Bun / Gua Bao (Vegan) – 20 pcs

Key Features:
✅ 100% Vegan
✅ Fluffy, neutral dough perfect for savoury or sweet fillings
✅ Cook-from-frozen convenience
✅ Great for street food-style plating, sliders, or bao bars
✅ No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives


🔥 Cooking Instructions (Lotus Leaf Style Bao Buns):

🥟 Steamed (Recommended):

  1. Place frozen bao buns in a steamer lined with parchment paper or a cabbage leaf.

  2. Steam over boiling water for 8–10 minutes until soft, fluffy, and hot throughout.

  3. Gently separate and fill with your favourite ingredients.

⚡ Microwave (Quick Method):

  1. Wrap a frozen bao bun in a damp paper towel.

  2. Microwave on high for 30–40 seconds.

  3. Let stand for 1 minute before opening and filling.

Serving Ideas:

  • Pulled pork, hoisin duck, or fried chicken

  • Tofu, mushrooms, pickled veg, and chili crisp for a vegan option

  • Dessert bao: Try banana slices, peanut butter, and a drizzle of chocolate


Perfect For:
✨ DIY Bao Nights
✨ Asian fusion platters
✨ Street food events and catering
✨ Kids’ lunchboxes or light meals on-the-go

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Sandy Campbell
So happy

These were delicious

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Retief C.
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Soft and quality. So convenient

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Michelle Balakrishna
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Great quality

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Karen Janse Van Rensburg
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Thank you so much. Love the buns

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Jackie APRIL
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I like this product also very fluffy and soft i tried it with smoked meat Simply wonderfull .Thank you so much

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Customer Reviews

Based on 15 reviews
100%
(15)
0%
(0)
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S
Sandy Campbell
So happy

These were delicious

R
Retief C.
Review

Soft and quality. So convenient

M
Michelle Balakrishna
Review

Great quality

K
Karen Janse Van Rensburg
Review

Thank you so much. Love the buns

J
Jackie APRIL
Review

I like this product also very fluffy and soft i tried it with smoked meat Simply wonderfull .Thank you so much