Gochu Bun (โกชูบัน)

1.Prepare bao buns by combining yeast, sugar, and warm water in a mixing bowl. Let it rest for 2 minutes. Add flour, baking powder, salt, and rice bran oil.

2.Using a dough hook attachment, knead the mixture on low speed for about 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and well-combined. Divide the dough into 9 equal portions (approximately 52 g each). Shape each portion into a ball, place them on a tray, cover with a cloth, and let rest for about 15 minutes.

3.Dust the surface lightly with flour and roll each dough ball into an oval shape. Fold it in half with a piece of parchment paper between the fold. Repeat until all dough is shaped, then place on a tray, lined with parchment paper, cover and let rise for 40 minutes.

4.Steam the bao buns over medium heat for 10 minutes.

5.Mix sliced pork belly with spicy Korean sauce and sesame oil.

6.Heat a pan and grill the pork until cooked through, then set aside.

7.Prepare spicy mayo by mixing spicy Korean sauce with mayonnaise.

8.Spread a little spicy mayo inside each bao bun. Layer with a sesame leaf, grilled pork belly, kimchi, and sliced cucumber. Add another drizzle of spicy mayo and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Repeat for the remaining bao buns and serve warm.