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Vegan Pan-Fried Buns (Sheng Jian Bao, 生煎包)

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🌟 Dive into the irresistible world of Vegan Pan-Fried Buns (Sheng Jian Bao, 生煎包)! 🥟💥 Crispy bottoms, soft tops, and a mouthwatering filling that’s 100% plant-based. 🌱 Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal—these buns deliver big on flavor and texture. 😋🔥

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  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12-16 buns 1x

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • Dry Ingredients:
    • 3 cups all-purpose flour (375g)
    • 2 tsp instant dry yeast
    • 2 tbsp sugar
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
  • Wet Ingredients:
    • 1 cup warm soy milk (or other non-dairy milk)
    • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil (or neutral oil)

Filling:

  • 1 tbsp neutral oil for cooking
  • 6 cups shredded cabbage (from ½ large head of cabbage)
  • 3.5 oz vermicelli noodles (100g)
  • 1 cup shredded carrot (150g)
  • ½ cup chopped scallions or chives (25g)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil

Instructions

Preparing the Dough:

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and sesame seeds. Make a well in the center.
  2. Pour in the warm soy milk and sesame oil. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a clean bowl, and cover with a damp towel. Let it rest for 2 hours to rise.

Preparing the Filling:

  1. Soak the vermicelli noodles in boiling water for 7-8 minutes until soft. Drain and chop into ½-inch pieces.
  2. Heat a pan over medium-high heat with 1 tbsp oil. Sauté the cabbage, carrots, and chives for 4-5 minutes until tender.
  3. Add the noodles, soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt. Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Drain any excess liquid from the mixture and let it cool completely.

Shaping the Wrappers:

  1. Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12-16 equal pieces, depending on your preferred bun size.
  2. Roll each piece into a ball.
  3. Flatten each ball with your palm, then roll it out into a thin circle about 3-4 inches in diameter. Use flour to prevent sticking.
  4. Place the rolled wrappers on a tray, spaced apart or stacked with a dusting of flour between layers. Cover with a dry towel to prevent drying out.

Assembling the Buns:

  1. Take a wrapper and place 2-3 tbsp of filling in the center.
  2. Gather the edges of the wrapper, pleating as you go, and twist the top to seal.
  3. Lightly press down the bun’s top to flatten slightly. Cover the buns with a towel while assembling the rest.

Cooking the Buns:

  1. Heat a pan with a lid over medium heat and add 1 tbsp oil per batch of 4 buns.
  2. Place the buns, seam-side down, in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
  3. Flip the buns and cook the other side until browned.
  4. Carefully add 1 tbsp water per bun into the pan and immediately cover to trap the steam. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the water evaporates.
  5. Remove the buns and repeat with the remaining batches.

Notes

  • Perfect Wrappers: If your dough is sticky, sprinkle a little flour to make it manageable. Don’t worry about perfect circles; the dough stretches easily while wrapping.
  • Flavor Adjustments: Feel free to add garlic, ginger, or your favorite spices to the filling for an extra flavor punch.
  • Vegan Noodles: Ensure the vermicelli noodles you choose are vegan-friendly, as some may contain eggs.
  • Author: Paula Susan
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes