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Sweet Chilli Tofu Bao Buns with Creamy Pea Pod Slaw & Crispy Shallots | 6 Baos

Have you tried our bao buns? They are fluffy, slightly sweet and so addictive! Stuff these pillowy buns with a creamy pea pod slaw, sweet chilli tofu and crunchy crispy shallots for the perfect bite (or three).

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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Servings: 2

Ingredients

2 servings
  • olive oil
  • 1 bag pea pods
  • 1 packet sweet chilli sauce
  • 0.5 brown sugars
  • 1 soy sauce
  • 1 bag slaw mix
  • 1 packet garlic aioli
  • rice wine vinegar* (for the slaw)
  • 1 packet gua bao bun
  • 1 packet crispy shallots
  • 1 packet malaysian tofu
  • 0.5 rice wine vinegar (for the sauce)

Instructions

  1. • Trim and thinly slice pea pods lengthways. Cut Malaysian tofu into 2cm chunks.
    • In a small bowl, combine sweet chilli sauce, the brown sugar, soy sauce and rice wine vinegar (for the sauce).
  2. • In a medium bowl, combine pea pods, slaw mix, garlic aioli and a drizzle of rice wine vinegar (for the slaw). Season with salt and pepper.
    • In large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook tofu, tossing, until browned, 3-4 minutes.
    • Add sweet chilli sauce mixture, then simmer until slightly thickened, 1 minute.
  3. • Meanwhile, place gua bao buns on a plate with a small splash of water (just a small splash so they stay fluffy!).
    • Cover with cling wrap or a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then set aside for 1 minute.
  4. • Uncover buns, then gently open.
    • Fill each bun with sweet chilli tofu and pea pod slaw.
    • Serve sprinkled with crispy shallots. Enjoy!