Description
Delightful vegan buns filled with hoisin tofu, delivering a burst of flavor in a fluffy, steamed dough.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz firm tofu, drained, pressed, and cut into ⅛” cubes
- ⅓ cup tamari (soy sauce)
- 1 ½ tbsp vegan hoisin
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1–2 tsp Sambal Oelek (adjust according to taste)
- 1 ½ tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp garlic, minced
- ⅔ tbsp ginger, minced
- ⅔ cup water
- 2 ½ tbsp sweetened black vinegar (or substitute with white rice vinegar)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 ½ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp agave nectar
- ¼ cup warm water (divided)
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 cup dairy-free milk (unsweetened almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp salted vegan butter
- ¼ tsp table salt
- 3–3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 large green onions, thinly sliced
- 1–2 tbsp white & black sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Sauté minced garlic and ginger in sesame oil until fragrant. Add tofu, tamari, hoisin, and brown sugar; mix well and cook for about 5-7 minutes. Stir in water, black vinegar, and black pepper, cook for a few more minutes, then let cool and add cilantro and green onions.
- Prepare the dough: In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and agave nectar. Let it sit for about 10 minutes. In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add yeast mixture, dairy-free milk, and flaxseed, and knead until the dough is smooth. Coat with oil and let rise for an hour.
- Shape the buns: Punch down the risen dough, divide into equal pieces, roll each into a circle, fill with tofu mixture, and pinch to seal.
- Steam the buns: Arrange in a steamer, cover, and steam over simmering water for about 15-20 minutes until fluffy.
- Serve: Plate the buns, sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired, and enjoy warm!
Notes
Ensure to use parchment paper under the buns to prevent sticking during steaming. Experiment with different fillings for variety.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, steamed buns, tofu, hoisin, Asian cuisine, comfort food
