Description
Enjoy these crispy tofu bao buns for a delicious and satisfying meal. The tofu is crispy on the outside and tender inside, paired with soft steamed buns and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 4 bao buns, steamed
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup sliced cucumbers
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
Instructions
- Press the tofu to remove excess water, then cut into cubes.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
- Add water, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the dry mix to form a batter.
- Coat tofu cubes in the batter and fry until golden brown.
- Steam bao buns for 5 minutes until soft.
- Fill each bun with crispy tofu, carrots, cucumbers, and a drizzle of hoisin sauce.
Notes
- Press tofu for at least 30 minutes for best texture.
- Adjust frying time for crispier tofu.
- Use gluten-free flour if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bao bun
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: crispy tofu, bao buns, vegetarian, asian food