1. Mix 1 packet of active dry yeast into a small bowl with 1 cup of warm water. Mix and set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl combine 3 cups all purpose flour, 1 tbsp coconut sugar, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp baking powder. Pour the yeast mixture in and mix together with a wooden spoon until it forms a dough ball. You may have to use your hands to help combine it.

3. Sprinkle some flour over your bench and knead the dough for 10 minutes. Place the ball of dough into a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Set aside, in a warm spot, for 1 hour. It should rise to double the size.

4. Once it has risen, remove from the bowl and separate in half. Keep half of the dough in the bowl, in a ball. Further separate the other half of dough into 5 smaller balls. Using a rolling pin, roll each out into a circle (approximately 5 inches round). Lightly brush each circle with olive oil and fold in half.

5. Place folded dough slices into a steamer and place over a large pot of boiling water for 8 minutes. Repeat this process with the other half of dough, so you have 10 buns.

6. Meanwhile, prepare the fillings by shaving 1 carrot and slicing 100g/3.5oz red cabbage. Then, in a frypan on a medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil, ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup rice wine vinegar, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp liquid smoke (optional) and 200g/7oz sliced shiitake mushrooms. Cook for 7-8 minutes.

7. Get all your ingredients together and make the bao buns by stuffing each one (equally) with red cabbage, carrot, coriander, marinated mushrooms, fried shallots, crushed peanuts and extra hoisin sauce (if you like it extra saucy!)

Calories: 220kcal / 920kJ
Protein: 5g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fat: 5g

Ve – Vegan
DF – Dairy Free

Anti-inflammatory + Immunity Boost + Nutrient Boost

Mushrooms are a great addition to your diet as they are abundant with anti-inflammatory properties. The antioxidants within mushrooms help keep your immune cells functioning and help the fighter cells that defeat foreign substances (like germs) within you. When these substances aren’t destroyed they can build up inflammation and cause serious illness. Shiitake mushrooms in particular are one of the best sources of copper, with ½ a cup providing around 70% of your daily recommended intake! Copper is a vital mineral for supporting your blood vessels, bones and a strong immunity.