Pan Fried Vegetable Buns

Step 1

Make the dough: Mix flour, yeast and sugar in a bowl, then add the wet ingredients. Using a dough hook, knead the mixture until a soft dough forms. Turn dough onto a floured surface, and knead for 4-5 minutes until you see a smooth top. Let the dough rest in a bowl for 30 minutes, covered.

Step 2

Make the filling: Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan. Sauté sliced ginger, mushrooms and garlic until fragrant. Add cabbage, soy sauce, stir fry sauce and sugar and cook for 2 minutes and spoon mixture into a bowl. Continue to sauté kale with a little oil and salt, then add to cabbage mixture along with chopped scallions, minced ginger, carrot and drizzle of sesame oil.⁣

Step 3

To make the buns, turn dough onto a floured surface and roll into a log. Divide log into 20-25 pieces and roll each one into a ball. Take 1 ball of dough and flatten it slightly with your palm,. With a rolling pin, roll it out to a 3-inch circle, thicker in the middle. Place a heaping tablespoon of filing and pleat dough to seal. ⁣⁣

Step 4

Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan. Place buns sealed side down and pan fry for 30 seconds until the bottom turns light brown. Slowly add in hot water to cover about 1/3 of the buns, cover the pan and turn heat to medium-low. Cook until all water is absorbed.⁣