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Vegetable and Tofu Buns

Vegetable and Tofu Buns

Light steamed buns packed with a filling of blanched greens and diced tofu seasoned with five-spice and sizzling hot oil, offering a soft wrapper and fresh, peppery vegetarian heart.

Instructions

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    Pick the vegetables, blanch them, take them out, and drain the water.

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    Chop, squeeze out excess water, and put into a bowl.

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    Set the tofu aside.

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    Cut the tofu into small pieces.

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    Put everything into the basin.

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    Add an appropriate amount of salt, a little five-spice powder, and chicken bouillon, then pour in hot oil.

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    Just mix well.

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    Add yeast and warm water to the flour, stir into a flaky mixture, let it rise until doubled in size, and knead into a smooth dough.

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    Roll into long strips and cut into evenly sized pieces.

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    Roll the bun dough into a shape that is thicker in the middle and thinner around the edges.

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    Wrap in the filling.

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    Already wrapped.

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    Place the steamer over cold water.

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    Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat and steam for fifteen minutes. Turn off the heat and let it sit for five minutes.

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    Already steamed.

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    Finished product image.

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    Light and tasty.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Flour
    to taste
  • Green vegetables
    to taste
  • Tofu
    1 piece
  • Pure water (around 40 degrees)
    to taste
  • Yeast
    a pinch

Seasonings

  • Peanut oil
    to taste
  • Salt
    to taste
  • Five-spice powder
    a pinch
  • chicken essence
    a pinch