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Chinese BBQ Tofu Steamed Buns (Bao)

2 h 30 minServes 8Nutri-Score C€€
from @rhi.scran10 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • all-purpose flourGrains400 g
  • warm water (lukewarm)Beverages210 ml
  • instant yeastPantry7 g
  • sugarPantry30 g
  • baking powderPantry4 g
  • vegetable oilPantry15 ml
  • firm tofu (pressed and crumbled)Fresh400 g
  • hoisin saucePantry60 ml
  • soy saucePantry30 ml
  • rice vinegarPantry15 ml
  • maple syrupPantry15 ml
  • sesame oilPantry10 ml
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • ginger (grated)Produce15 g
  • five-spice powderSpices3 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices3 g
  • cornstarchPantry10 g
  • scallions (thinly sliced)Produce3 pieces
  • sesame seeds (toasted)Nuts & seeds10 g

per serving

Nutrition

248kcal

Carbs
43 g
Proteins
8 g
Fat
5 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Steamer
  • Frying pan
  • Rolling pin

step by step

Method

  1. Make the dough

    • Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water and let stand until foamy.
    • Mix the flour and baking powder, then add the yeast water and vegetable oil.
    • Knead into a smooth dough, cover and let rise until doubled.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the BBQ tofu filling

    • Press the tofu to remove excess water, then crumble it.
    • Fry the garlic and ginger in a little oil, add the tofu and cook until lightly browned.
    • Stir in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, five-spice and smoked paprika and simmer until glossy.
    • Thicken with the cornstarch slurry and fold in the scallions; let cool.
    Step 2

  3. Shape the buns

    • Punch down the dough and divide into equal pieces.
    • Roll each piece into a disc, place filling in the center and pleat the edges to seal.
    • Rest the buns on parchment squares for a short second rise.
    Step 3

  4. Steam the buns

    • Bring water to a boil in the steamer.
    • Steam the buns in batches until puffed and cooked through.
    • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve hot.
    Step 4
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