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Sticky Plum Pork Bao Buns

Sticky Plum Pork Bao Buns

with Potato Fries & Oyster Sauce Greens
4.5(34)Review summaryRead review summary highlights
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on August 21, 2026
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Calories
: 
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Protein
: 
50.8g protein
Total
: 
40 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Soy
  • Gluten(Wheat)
  • Molluscs
  • Eggs
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Fish
  • Wheat
  • Traces of Cashew
  • Almond
  • Sesame
  • Soy

It’s that time again - get ready to bao down to flavour town! Tender pork loin is tossed in a rich plum sauce before being added to fluffy, steamy bao buns. Served alongside much-loved potato fries and flavourful greens, this dish ticks all the boxes.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

2

potato

1

cucumber

2 bunch

spring onion

½ bunch

baby broccoli

3 clove

garlic

1 packet

pork loin steaks

1 sachet

Sweet Soy Seasoning

(Contains: Soy, Gluten(Wheat))

1 packet

oyster sauce

(Contains: Molluscs)

1 packet

Plum Sauce

(Contains: Soy)

6

Bao Bun

(Contains: Gluten(Wheat))

1 packet

mayonnaise

(Contains: Eggs May be present: Fish, Wheat, Cashew, Almond, Sesame, Soy)

1 bunch

Asian Greens

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

Energy (kJ)3686 kJ
Fat14.7 g
of which saturates2.7 g
Carbohydrate120.4 g
of which sugars49.9 g
Protein50.8 g
Sodium2014 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
•Baking Dish
•Baking Paper
•Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. Cut potato into fries. • Place on a lined oven tray. Season with salt, drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. • Spread out evenly, then bake until tender, 20-25 minutes.

2
2

• Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. Cut potato into fries. • Place on a lined oven tray. Season with salt, drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. • Spread out evenly, then bake until tender, 20-25 minutes.

3
3

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook baby broccoli until tender, 5-6 minutes. • Add Asian greens and remaining garlic, and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. • Remove pan from heat, add oyster sauce and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving plate and cover to keep warm.

4
4

• Wipe out the frying pan and return to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. When oil is hot, cook pork in batches, tossing, until golden, 2-3 minutes. • Remove pan from heat, return all pork to the pan and add plum sauce, tossing to coat

5
5

• Place bao buns on a plate with a small splash of water (just a small splash so they stay fluffy!). • Cover with cling wrap or a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high, 1 minute. Set aside to cool slightly, 1 minute.

6
6

• Gently halve bao buns and spread with mayonnaise. Fill with sticky plum pork, cucumber and spring onion. • Serve with potato fries and oyster sauce greens. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Customers loved the bao buns, describing them as delicious and scrumptious. Some found the combination with chips unusual.
  • Ease of prep: Several reviewers mentioned challenges with cooking the bao buns correctly, finding them small and difficult to prepare.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding more vegetables to the buns for extra flavour. Some preferred to omit the oyster sauce.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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