Wednesday’s Helping: Meatless Filling for Siopao

Load’em with veggie flavor

Presenting vegetarians with a plate of these steamed buns can be a real treat for their appetites. We suggest fillings made with equal parts diced shitake mushrooms, blanched carrot cubes, and blanched cabbage slices. Toss in a minced garlic clove and minced scallions to bring out all the subtle flavors. Wanna be more daring? Add a dash of kimchi sauce or premade kimchi to add extra spice to the mix. Other veggies you can add: diced radish, chopped water chestnut, and sliced Chinese broccoli.