Vegan Fried Buns

Vegan Fried Buns are delightful, fluffy pockets filled with a savory mix of vegetables and spices, perfect for a midnight snack. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these buns are a comforting treat that captures the essence of Chinese street food.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 200 grams
• Water - 100 ml
• Active dry yeast - 5 grams
• Sugar - 10 grams
• Salt - 2 grams
• Olive oil - 15 ml
• Tofu (firm) - 100 grams, crumbled
• Green onions - 2, finely chopped
• Carrot - 1 small, grated
• Soy sauce - 15 ml
• Sesame oil - 5 ml
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Cooking oil (for frying) - 200 ml

Steps

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar and yeast in warm water and let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt, then make a well in the center. Pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
3. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
4. While the dough is rising, prepare the filling by heating a pan over medium heat. Add a splash of oil and sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant.
5. Add the crumbled tofu, grated carrot, green onions, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool.
6. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a small circle (about 10 cm in diameter).
7. Place a tablespoon of the filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch to seal securely.
8. Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Carefully place the buns in the oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
9. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from tofu.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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