Love vegetables and a satisfying challenge?! These handmade vegan bao buns with pickled vegetables are incredibly flavorful and fun to make. The spicy seared tofu, crisp refreshing veggies, and soft steamed buns are an outstanding combination that will make this your go-to vegan crowd-pleaser. Try making them with your friends and family for a fun dinner party.

Quick Info

⏱️ 240 min • 🍽️ 12 servings • ⭐ 93%

Nutrition

320 cal • 8g protein • 53g carbs • 9g fat

Tags

[Dairy-Free] • [Healthy] • [Vegan] • [Vegetarian] • [Appetizers] • [Dinner] • [Indigenous] • [Under 1 Hour]

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons organic sugar
• 1 tablespoon instant yeast
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
• 1 cup sliced scallion
• ¼ cup minced fresh ginger
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup organic sugar
• 2 tablespoons Chinese five-spice
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup Shaoxing rice wine
• ¼ cup dark soy sauce
• 1 12-ounce package firm tofu, pressed and sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup julienned cucumber
• 1 red pepper, seeded and julienned
• 1 cup julienned daikon
• 1 cup julienned carrot
• 1 yellow pepper, seeded and julienned
• 2 medium jalapeños, sliced
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup organic sugar
• 1 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• Hoisin sauce
• Sliced scallions
• Sesame seeds
• Small rolling pin or wooden dowel
• 12 small squares parchment paper

Instructions Preview

1. Make the bao buns: Add the warm water, sug…
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour,…
3. Lightly grease a clean large bowl with 1 t…

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Recipe by: Matthew Johnson • From: Tasty