Panko Tofu Bao Buns

Panko Tofu Bao Buns

Crispy panko fried tofu sandwiched between soft bao buns lathered in korean bbq sauce. Doesn't get any better than this.
Servings: 12 Bao Buns

Ingredients

Prepping the tofu

  • 12 rectangle pieces or tofu - 0.5 inch thick and 3.5 cm long. The pieces need to be bigger than your buns.
  • 100 g panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 50 g plain flour
  • 100 g oat milk
  • 20 g sriracha
  • Oil for shallow frying

Extra ingredients

  • 12 bao buns
  • Shaved carrots
  • Shaved cucumber
  • Fine sliced spring onions
  • Sriracha mayo (75g mayo + 75g sriracha)

Instructions

  • In a bowl whisk together the plain flour, oat milk and sriracha.
  • Dip the tofu in the breadcrumbs and press in the panko until completely coated.
  • Do this with the rest of the pieces.
  • Heat oil to 180c for shallow frying. Once oil is ready place the tofu in the oil, and flip once brown.
  • Drain on kitchen towel before serving.
  • Assemble the buns with the tofu and rest of the extra condiments.

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