Ingredients
– 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– ΒΎ cup (180 ml) warm water (110Β°F / 43Β°C)
– 2 Β½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– Β½ teaspoon baking soda
– 1 to 2 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste)
– 2 tablespoons avocado oil plus more for brushing
– about 8 ounces (225 g) tempeh slices
– 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
– 1 tablespoon sriracha
– 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
– lime zest from 1 lime
– lime wedges for serving
– avocado slices as desired
– sliced cucumber and/or carrot as desired
– fresh herbs such as cilantro and/or mint as desired
– diced Thai chiles to taste
Instructions
1-Combine yeast, sugar, and warm water in a small bowl and let it sit until foamy (about 5-10 minutes).
2-In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add avocado oil and the yeast mixture, mixing to form a rough dough ball. Add additional water by the tablespoon if the dough is too dry.
3-Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
4-Let the dough rise in a warm place for 45 minutes until doubled in size.
5-For the filling, preheat the oven to 425Β°F (220Β°C). Steam tempeh slices, then marinate them in a mixture of hoisin sauce, sriracha, grated ginger, and lime zest for 20 minutes.
6-Bake tempeh on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 10 to 12 minutes until browned.
7-Roll out the dough to ΒΌ inch (0.6 cm) thickness on a floured surface. Cut 3-inch (7.5 cm) circles and place each on small parchment squares. Brush each circle with avocado oil, fold in half gently, and let the buns rest covered for 1 hour until puffed.
8-Steam buns on parchment paper in a bamboo steamer over simmering water for 9 to 11 minutes.
9-Assemble buns by filling them with baked tempeh, avocado slices, vegetables, fresh herbs, diced chiles, and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve with extra sauce on the side.
Last Step:
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πΏ Use a neutral oil like avocado oil to preserve delicate flavors.
π§ Add water gradually to achieve the perfect dough consistency.
βοΈ Let the dough rise in a warm spot like a sunny windowsill to encourage yeast activity.
π₯ Serve buns fresh and warm from the steamer for the best texture.
βοΈ Leftover buns freeze well for later enjoyment.
π Leftover dough can be re-rolled and reshaped, though initial batches have the best texture.
π§ Adjust salt carefully based on preference, as 2 teaspoons may be too salty for some.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Resting and rising time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Snack
- Method: Steaming, Baking, Kneading
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
