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Tofu Bao Buns

Just like bao buns, tofu originated in China. Now it’s time these vegetarian Tofu Bao Buns, with our Marinated Tofu, originated in your kitchen. Tofu and a rainbow slaw combine to make one tasty vegetarian filling while sriracha mayo brings the spice. Give these lip smacking bao buns a go and take a bow.

Recipe by @whenmeateatsveg.

Serves 4
40 mins
A little effort
Vegetarian
Four bao buns with Marinated Tofu and rainbow slaw filling. Red Cauldron Marinated Tofu packaging in the background.
Cauldron Marinated Tofu with red packaging with a see-through section to showcase the tofu pieces

Made with our Organic Marinated Tofu Pieces

High in protein
Vegan
High in calcium
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Ingredients:

  • 1 x 160g pack Cauldron Marinated Tofu

  • 7 bao buns

  • 5 tbsp chickpea flour

  • 3 tbsp water

  • Panko breadcrumbs

  • Black sesame seeds

  • 3 tbsp Mayo

  • 1 tbsp Sriracha

For the rainbow slaw

  • 1/4 head of red cabbage, shredded

  • 1/4 head of white cabbage, shredded

  • 2 carrots, shredded 

  • 4 spring onion Stalks

  • 25g coriander, chopped 

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 

  • 1.5 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp honey

  • 4 garlic cloves, finely diced

  • 1 tsp black & white sesame seeds

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

To garnish

  • Chopped radish 

  • Chilli

Method:

  1. To make the rainbow slaw dressing, combine sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, garlic, black & white sesame seeds and the salt and pepper 

  2. In a bowl, combine the white cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, spring onions, and coriander, drizzling the dressing all over, giving it a good mix

  3. For the tofu filling, coat the marinated tofu in the chickpea batter, then coat in the black sesame panko mixture, coating it well. Fry on a high heat for 1 minute and drain any excess oil

  4. For the sriracha mayo, combine the sriracha and mayo together

  5. To assemble, layer a good amount of the sriracha mayo to the base of the bao buns, add your crispy Marinated Tofu along with a generous amount of rainbow slaw. Garnish with radish, chilli and any other pickles then enjoy!

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