🥬🥟 Vegan Crispy Bottom Veggie Buns

🧺 Ingredients

Dough:

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp instant yeast

• 1 tsp sugar

• ¾ tsp salt

• ¾ cup warm water

• 1 tbsp oil

Veggie filling:

• 1 cup cabbage, finely chopped

• ½ cup carrots, grated

• ½ cup mushrooms, finely chopped

• 2 spring onions, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp ginger, grated

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• Black pepper to taste

For crispy bottom:

• 1½ tbsp oil

• ¼ cup water (for steaming)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the dough
   Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm water and oil. Knead until soft.
   Cover and let rise 1 hour (until doubled).

2. Prep filling
   Mix all filling ingredients in a bowl. (Optional: lightly sauté for deeper flavor.)

3. Shape buns
   Divide dough into balls. Roll each into a small circle.
   Add filling, pleat, and seal.

4. Pan-steam for crisp
   Heat oil in a nonstick pan. Arrange buns seam-side up.
   Cook until bottoms turn golden.

5. Steam
   Carefully add water, cover immediately, and steam 6–8 minutes until fluffy.

6. Uncover & crisp again
   Remove lid and let remaining water evaporate for extra crunch.

🌶️ Serving Ideas

• Chili oil or chili crisp

• Soy–vinegar dipping sauce

• Spicy peanut sauce