Recipe for Bao Buns with Adriatic Queen Mackerel Fillets

recipe for Bao Buns

Ingredients

We bring you a recipe for modern bao buns with Adriatic Queen mackerel fillets – light, fresh and ideal for brunch or street food moments at home.
• 1 can of Adriatic Queen mackerel fillets
• 6 bao buns
• Red cabbage
• Cucumber
• Carrots
• Spring onions
• Fresh coriander or parsley
• Sesame
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or light mayonnaise
• Juice of ½ lime or lemon
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
• A pinch of chili or chili paste (optional)

Preparation

1. Carefully remove the mackerel fillets from the can and divide them into larger pieces. Do not chop them too finely.
2. In a bowl, mix together the yogurt (or mayonnaise), citrus juice, sesame oil, honey and chili. The sauce should be light, fresh and slightly creamy.
3. Mash the red cabbage lightly with a few drops of lemon and a pinch of salt to soften it but keep it crunchy. Add the cucumber and carrot.
4. Steam the bao buns (usually 2–3 minutes).
5. In each bao, arrange: a layer of crispy vegetables, 2–3 pieces of mackerel fillet, a little citrus sauce, sprinkle with spring onions, sesame seeds and fresh herbs.