Description
Vegan Pan-Fried Buns (Sheng Jian Bao, 生煎包) are a delightful culinary experience that brings the vibrant flavors of Taiwanese street food right to your kitchen. These buns feature a savory filling of shredded cabbage, vermicelli noodles, and fresh veggies, all enveloped in a soft yet crispy dough. Perfect as appetizers, snacks, or even a main dish, they offer a satisfying texture with every bite. The best part? You can prepare them in advance and freeze for future cravings—simply reheat and enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp instant dry yeast
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
- 1 cup warm soy milk
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 6 cups raw shredded cabbage
- 3.5 oz uncooked bundles of vermicelli noodles
- 1 cup finely shredded or grated carrot
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions or chives
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant dry yeast, sugar, and salt. Gradually add warm soy milk and toasted sesame oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth. Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover it with a damp cloth. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- In another bowl, mix together the shredded cabbage, vermicelli noodles (cooked according to package instructions), grated carrot, chopped scallions or chives. Add soy sauce and salt. Stir well until everything is evenly coated.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently and divide it into equal pieces (about 16). Roll each piece into a small circle on a floured surface.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the edges over to seal tightly; pinch to ensure there are no leaks.
- Heat neutral oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Place buns seam-side down in the pan and fry until golden brown on the bottom (about 4–5 minutes).
- Carefully add water to cover about 1/4 of the buns' height; cover immediately with a lid to steam for about 10 minutes or until cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize the filling by adding your favorite vegetables or spices. Make sure to keep the filling at room temperature for even cooking.