Chinese·vegan·medium

Crispy Tofu Bao Buns

Name: Crispy Tofu Bao Buns
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 400g Firm tofu; 8 Bao buns; 3 tbsp Hoisin sauce; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Sesame oil; 1/2 Cucumber; 2 tbsp Rice vinegar; 3 tbsp Mayonnaise; 2 tbsp Sriracha; 3 Spring onions; 1 tbsp Sesame seeds; 3 tbsp Cornstarch

These pillowy bao buns cradle crispy, golden tofu glazed in a sticky-sweet sauce, its edges shattering with every bite. Bright pickled cucumber ribbons add a refreshing crunch, while a creamy sriracha mayo lends a slow-building heat. The contrast of textures—fluffy steamed buns, crackling tofu, and tender vegetables—makes each mouthful irresistible. A vegetarian showstopper that balances bold flavors and delicate bites, it’s a dish worth mastering.

40 min(prep 20 + cook 20)

4 servings

380 kcal

4.7

Ingredients

Nutrition

380 kcalper serving

Directions

1
Press tofu for 30 minutes to remove moisture. Cut into thick slices.
2
Toss tofu in cornstarch and pan fry in oil until crispy on all sides.
3
Mix hoisin, soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss crispy tofu in this glaze.
4
Quick-pickle cucumber: slice thin and soak in rice vinegar with a pinch of salt and sugar.
5
Mix sriracha mayo: mayonnaise and sriracha.
6
Steam bao buns according to packet instructions.
7
Fill each bun with glazed tofu, pickled cucumber, sriracha mayo, spring onions and sesame seeds.

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