Gua Bao '刈包
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- ~ 1 pack active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoon)
- ~ 3 teaspoons sugar
- ~ 3 teaspoons oil + more for brushing
- ~ 2/3 cup warm unsweetened plant-based milk
- ?Sticky Tofu ingredients:
- ~ 1 pack of 16oz firm tofu, drain & cut into rectangles
- ~ oil
- Sauce: Mix together 1 tablespoon stir fry sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce/sugar, a pinch of five spice powder & white pepper, 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce (optional) with 1/2 cup hot water
Preparation
To make the bao, set mixer with a dough hook & place flour in a bowl. Mix yeast & sugar with milk & give it a good stir. Let it sit for 5 mins. Pour yeast mixture & oil to the flour & knead until a soft & smooth dough forms.
Let dough rest for 15 mins, covered. Transfer dough onto floured surface & roll into a 0.5cm thick sheet. Using a jar lid/cookie cutter, cut dough into 2.5 inches diameter round. Roll each dough into an oval shape ?? Brush dough with oil & flap one end over. Prepare a steamer with water & place bao on the rack (space it out). Proof for 45 mins, covered. Meanwhile, prepare filling ingredients. When ready, steam bao in high heat for 10-12 minutes.
To make the filling, pan-fry tofu with a drizzle of oil until golden brown, set aside. Using the same pan, heat sauce & add the tofu back in. Coat the tofu with sauce until well combined??