Vegan Steamed Buns

Soft, pillowy, and utterly delightful, these Vegan Steamed Buns are a plant-based take on a classic comfort food. Filled with a savory medley of crumbled tofu, shredded cabbage, grated carrots, and aromatic ginger and garlic, these buns boast a perfectly balanced filling that’s thickened with a soy sauce-infused cornstarch slurry. The dough is easy to work with, rising to airy perfection before being enveloped around the flavorful filling and steamed to fluffy tenderness. Ideal as a snack, light lunch, or party appetizer, these buns are a crowd-pleaser that happens to be dairy-free, egg-free, and completely vegan. Make a batch to enjoy their warm, comforting flavor straight from the steamer—perfect for plant-based eaters and food lovers alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 300 g All-purpose flour
• 7 g Instant yeast
• 25 g Sugar
• 3 g Salt
• 150 ml Warm water
• 40 ml Plant-based milk
• 15 ml Vegetable oil
• 150 g Firm tofu, crumbled
• 1 small Carrot, grated
• 100 g Green cabbage, shredded
• 2 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
• 15 ml Soy sauce
• 5 ml Sesame oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Ginger, minced
• 5 g Cornstarch
• 15 ml Water (for cornstarch slurry)

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.

Step 2

Gradually add warm water, plant-based milk, and vegetable oil while mixing. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 3

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

Step 4

Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the shredded cabbage, grated carrot, and green onions. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 7

Stir in the crumbled tofu and soy sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring everything is well incorporated.

Step 8

Mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add it to the filling mixture to thicken it slightly. Remove the pan from the heat and let the filling cool.

Step 9

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and knead it briefly on a floured surface.

Step 10

Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a circle about 10 cm in diameter.

Step 11

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dough circle. Gather the edges and pinch them together to seal the bun.

Step 12

Place each bun seam-side down on a square of parchment paper and let them rest for 15 minutes.

Step 13

Prepare a steamer and bring water to a boil. Place the buns in the steamer basket, ensuring they are not touching each other.

Step 14

Steam the buns over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes.

Step 15

Turn off the heat and let the buns rest in the steamer for 2 minutes before removing them.

Step 16

Serve the steamed buns warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(921.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1644.6

Total Fat 31.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1874.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 282.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 32.7g
Protein 57.5g	0%

Vitamin D 16.9IU	0%
Calcium 530.4mg	0%
Iron 20.1mg	0%
Potassium 1217.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.4%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 68.6%