Sumo Citrus Tofu Bao Buns

Name: Sumo Citrus Tofu Bao Buns
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 37 min
Total time: 42 min
Ingredients: ½ julienne cut English cucumber; ½ cup shredded carrots; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; ½ teaspoon salt; Zest and juice of one Sumo Citrus; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 crushed garlic clove; 2 teaspoons sriracha; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; ½ teaspoon Chinese 5 spice; 1 (16-ounce) package super firm tofu; 1 tablespoon avocado oil

Try these mouthwatering steamed bao buns filled with tofu, Sumo Citrus slaw, and drizzled with hot chili oil.

Recipe Type

Mains

Time

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 37 mins
Total Time: 42 mins

Size

Serves 6

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Ingredients

½ julienne cut English cucumber
½ cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
½ teaspoon salt
Zest and juice of one Sumo Citrus
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 crushed garlic clove
2 teaspoons sriracha
1 teaspoon grated ginger
½ teaspoon Chinese 5 spice
1 (16-ounce) package super firm tofu
1 tablespoon avocado oil

Instructions

In a medium bowl combine the cucumber, shredded carrots, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and salt. Cover and set in the fridge to marinate.
In a small bowl, combine the Sumo Citrus zest and juice, hoisin sauce, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, garlic, sriracha, ginger, and Chinese 5 spice.
Cut the tofu into 1-2-inch x ¼-inch squares.
Add the oil to a pan and bring the heat to medium and add the tofu slices in a single layer. (working in batches) Cook for 6 minutes on each side.
Remove the tofu from the pan and add the sauce. Bring to a bubble and cook for 5 minutes, then add the tofu back in and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the frozen bao buns to a steamer that is positioned over a pot of boiling water. Cover and steam for 15 minutes.
Slice open buns and stuff with the cooked tofu and marinated slaw.