Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
0.25 cup

cane sugar

unbleached

1.75 cup

warm water

1 tbsp

active dry yeast

quick-rise or conventional

6.5 cup

flour

unbleached

2 tbsp

margarine

non-hydrogenated

1 tbsp

baking powder

0.25 cup

vegetable oil

2 cup

seitan

cut into small pieces

0.13 tsp

salt

0.13 tsp

pepper

0.25 cup

hoisin sauce

0.25 cup

hot chili sauce

0.25 cup

vegan sour cream

Step 1
~10 min

Dissolve cane sugar in warm water in a small bowl, add yeast, and let it rest for 10 minutes until foamy.

Step 2
~10 min

In a large bowl, knead flour and margarine until the mixture resembles small beads.

Step 3
~10 min

Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and gently mix with a spoon.

Step 4
~10 min

Knead the dough on a floured cutting board until smooth and pliable.

Step 5
~10 min

Form the dough into a ball, place it back in the bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise for about 2 hours.

Step 6
~10 min

While the dough is rising, heat vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 7
~10 min

Add seitan, salt, and pepper to the skillet and pan-fry for about 3 minutes on each side until browned.

Step 8
~10 min

In a medium bowl, mix hoisin sauce, chili sauce, and vegan sour cream.

Step 9
~10 min

Add the fried seitan to the sauce mixture and set aside.

Step 10
~10 min

Sprinkle baking powder on a cutting board.

Step 11
~10 min

Divide the dough into 12 flat rounds.

Step 12
~10 min

Place a heaping tablespoon of the seitan mixture in the center of each round.

Step 13
~10 min

Pull the sides of the dough up to completely encase the seitan mixture and twist the dough to seal.

Step 14
~10 min

Fill a large saucepan 1/4 of the way with water and bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 15
~10 min

Place the buns in a metal colander over the pot and steam for about 15 minutes.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Make sure the yeast is active before adding it to the flour.

Do not over-knead the dough.

Allow the dough to rise in a warm place.

Steam the buns over high heat for best results.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of soy sauce or chili oil.

Enjoy as a snack or light meal.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Pickled vegetables
Vegan spring rolls

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Cantonese

Cultural Significance

A popular street food and dim sum item in Cantonese cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Chinese New Year

Occasion Tags

Weekend Cooking
Party
Snack Time

Popularity Score

75/100

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