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Spicy Tofu Bun

Spicy Tofu Bun

A numbing-spicy steamed bun stuffed with steamed tofu cubes, glass noodles, and chili oil infused with star anise and cinnamon for a bold, aromatic filling.

Instructions

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    Cut the tofu into thick slices and place them in the Meiyu steam oven at 100 degrees to steam for 10 minutes, removing the beany taste and increasing firmness.

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    Cut into small cubes and put them in a bowl.

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    Add the cooked and chopped vermicelli.

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    Add an appropriate amount of chili powder, Sichuan pepper powder, chopped scallions, and minced ginger, and set aside.

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    Soak the star anise, bay leaves, cinnamon, and tsaoko in advance.

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    Add an appropriate amount of oil to the pan, put the soaked spices into the cold oil, and fry on low heat until fragrant.

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    Scoop out the residue, wait for the oil temperature to rise, and pour it into the filling.

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    Mix evenly, then add salt and MSG to season.

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    Mix again, and the filling is ready.

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    Mix all the dough ingredients and knead into a smooth, proper dough. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest for 5 minutes.

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    Divide the dough into portions and roll them into round pieces.

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    Wrap in the filling.

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    Tighten the medicine container cap.

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    Place them in the Meiyu steam oven one by one after finishing, and let them ferment until doubled in size.

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    Steaming for 16 minutes is sufficient.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Flour
    500 g
  • Water
    260 g
  • Yeast powder
    4 g
  • Tofu
    1 piece
  • Vermicelli
    to taste
  • Sichuan pepper powder
    to taste
  • Tsaoko
    to taste

Seasonings

  • oil
    5 g
  • Salt
    to taste
  • MSG
    to taste
  • Bay leaf
    to taste
  • Star anise
    to taste
  • Cinnamon
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • chopped green onions
    to taste
  • Minced ginger
    to taste
  • chili powder
    to taste