Vegan Cha Siu Bao Recipe

Name: Vegan Cha Siu Bao
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the bun; 1/4 cup unbleached cane sugar; 1 3/4 cups warm water; 1 tablespoon active dry yeast (quick-rise or conventional); 6 1/2 cups unbleached flour; 2 tablespoons non-hydrogenated margarine; 1 tablespoon baking powder; For the filling; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups seitan, cut into small pieces; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup hoisin sauce; 1/4 cup hot chili sauce; 1/4 cup vegan sour cream

Servings: persons

For the bun
1/4 cup unbleached cane sugar
1 3/4 cups warm water
1 tablespoon active dry yeast (quick-rise or conventional)
6 1/2 cups unbleached flour
2 tablespoons non-hydrogenated margarine
1 tablespoon baking powder
For the filling
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups seitan, cut into small pieces
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup hot chili sauce
1/4 cup vegan sour cream

1
In a small bowl, dissolve cane sugar in warm water. Mix gently and add yeast. Allow mixture to rest for 10 minutes.
2
In a larger bowl, knead together the flour and margarine until mixture resembles small beads. Add yeast mixture and mix gently with a spoon. On a floured cutting board, knead dough until it's smooth and pliable. Form into a ball and place back into a larger bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise for about two hours.
3
In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil. Add seitan, salt, and pepper, and pan-fry for about 3 minutes on each side. In a medium bowl, mix hoisin sauce, chili sauce, and sour cream. Add fried seitan and set aside.
4
On a cutting board sprinkled with baking powder, divide dough into 12 flat rounds. In the center of each round, add a heaping tablespoon of the seitan mixture. Pull the sides of the rounds up to completely encase the seitan mixture and twist the dough to seal.
5
Fill a large saucepan 1/4 of the way with water, place over high heat, and bring to a boil. In a metal colander over the pot seam buns for about 15 minutes.

923

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the bun, 1/4 cup unbleached cane sugar, 1 3/4 cups warm water, 1 tablespoon active dry yeast (quick-rise or conventional), and more.

Yes, Vegan Cha Siu Bao falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vegan Cha Siu Bao

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