CHILLI GARLIC TOFU BAO
Serves 8
Directions
- 1For the dough, mix the yeast, sugar, and warm water in a jug, then set aside until foamy on top.
- 2Mix the flour and salt in a mixing bowl, make a well in the center, and pour in the yeast mixture.
- 3Stir until a slightly sticky but not wet dough forms, then transfer to a clean surface and knead for 5-10 minutes until smooth.
- 4Return the dough to the bowl, cover, and let it rest for about an hour until doubled in size.
- 5Meanwhile, make the filling: add the shredded tofu to a baking tray, drizzle lightly with oil, and bake at 200°C for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy in parts.
- 6Mix the chilli oil, tamari, agave, rice vinegar, water, and cornstarch (mixed with water) together to make the sauce mix and set aside.
- 7Sauté the sliced spring onion and minced garlic in a pan with oil for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 8Pour in the sauce mix, simmer until thickened, then add the baked tofu, stir so everything is coated, and set aside to cool before using.
- 9When the dough has risen, transfer to a clean surface, divide it into 8 equal balls, and roll each one out into approximately 1/4 inch thick discs.
- 10Place about a tablespoon of filling in the center of a dough disc, then fold the edges up, pinching to seal until you have a secure bun.
- 11Add the buns to a pan over medium heat with enough oil to coat the bottom, pour in enough water to line the bottom, then cover immediately and steam for 10 minutes.
- 12Remove the lid and continue frying until the bottoms are golden and crisp.
- 13Serve the buns topped with chilli oil, spring onion, and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
- 200 g firm tofu, shredded
- 2 spring onions, sliced, greens reserved for topping
- 2 tbsp crispy chilli oil
- 2 tbsp tamari (or dark soy sauce)
- 0.5 tbsp agave
- 0.5 tbsp rice vinegar
- 50 ml water
- 0.5 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 125 g flour
- 0.5 tsp sugar
- 0.5 tsp yeast
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 70 ml warm water
- oil
- sesame seeds
Equipment
measuring jugmixing bowlwooden spoonbaking traygraterfrying pantongsknifechopping boardrolling pin
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