Yum Bun

Forget the humble sandwich; trendy Eastenders have moved on to yum buns! This is a playful, fun cookbook that reflects the taste, feel and look of Yum Bun – one of London’s best-loved street-food brands serving Momofuku-style Asian steamed buns.

Beginning with a step-by-step recipe for `How to Bake a Steamed Bun’, this collection of delicious and easy recipes encourages readers to experiment with bun combinations such as slow-cooked pork belly, hoisin sauce, cucumber and spring onions, with tips and examples on how to balance sweet, salty and sour flavours and soft, sticky and crunchy textures – the basis of a good bun. 60 recipes showcase not only Yum Bun’s crowd-pleasing ideas for meat-, fish- and vegetable-filled buns, but also snacks, sides, salads, soups, drinks and desserts. Here are recipes for every occasion, including parties and picnics.