Steamed Buns with Spicy Tofu Filling
Steamed Buns with Spicy Tofu Filling is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any meal of the day. This dish is a combination of soft and fluffy steamed buns filled with spicy tofu filling that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:
For the dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the filling:
- 1 block of firm tofu, crumbled
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
To make the dough, mix the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a bowl. Slowly add the warm water and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
To make the filling, mix the crumbled tofu, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, and scallions in a bowl.
Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Flatten each ball with a rolling pin and place a spoonful of the filling in the center. Pinch the edges of the dough together to seal the filling inside.
Place the buns in a steamer basket and steam for 15-20 minutes until they are puffy and cooked through.
The Steamed Buns with Spicy Tofu Filling are a perfect combination of soft and fluffy buns with a spicy and flavorful tofu filling. The appearance of the dish is appetizing with the soft and fluffy buns and the spicy filling. The taste of the dish is savory and spicy, making it a perfect appetizer or main dish.
Type of dish: Appetizer/Main dish
Main ingredients: Tofu, Flour, Scallions