Ingredients
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Dough Recipe:
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240 g all purpose flour
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3 teaspoons Sugar
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1 teaspoon instant yeast
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â…” cup plant-based milkwarm unsweetened or water(think of bathwater temperature)
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a pinch Salt
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1 teaspoon Oil
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Filling:
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1 garlic cloveminced
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1 tsp Gingerminced
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Mixture of vegetablesall cut finely: cabbage, green beans, carrots, edamame
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1/2 tsp soy sauce
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1/2 tsp Sesame Oil
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Salt and spiceto taste
Directions
These healthy pan-fried buns or Sheng Jian Bao are super fluffy and soft with a crispy bottom and will set you up perfectly for the weekend.
They are super tasty and the dough and filling can be made in advance! I have followed the talented woon.heng recipe to make the buns but used a filling of my own. Do check out Woon’s detailed explanation on how to make these on her website.
How to Make Pan Fried Vegetable Steamed Buns:
- Mix sugar and yeast in warm water/unsweetened plant-based milk until well-combined.
- Place flour and salt on a cleaned surface like a mound.Make a hole in the middle. Slowly pour in the yeast mixture while bringing the flour from the side to the middle.
- Knead into a soft and smooth dough then place it in a bowl. Cover and let it proof until double its size.
- Make the mixture by sautéing the ginger, garlic and spring onions in a little oil
- Add the vegetables, stir until cooked, then add soy and sesame oil and then add salt and spice (if you wish) to taste
- Divide proofed dough into 14 portion, roll each one into a small circle.
- Place a spoonful of the vegetable filling (making sure it is a dry mix, not wet) in the centre of each circle, bring the sides up and pleat to seal.
- Heat a 10″ non-stick pan and add about ½ tablespoon oil. Place the buns pleated side down in one layer and cook until the bottom turns slightly golden over low med heat.
- Add about 1 cup of water, place a lid over and cook until all water has evaporated. Turn off the heat.
- Once the buns are done cooking, place a plate in the pan, remove with a spatula. Serve warm with your favorite sauces.
