Salt and Pepper Tofu Bao

Serves 4

Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

12 bao buns

500g firm tofu

¼ cup cornflour

1 tbsp garlic salt

½ tsp white pepper

2 cups peanut oil

1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

¼ cup spring onion, finely chopped

1 small bunch of coriander leaves, picked

1 carrot, peeled and julienned

¼ cup chilli oil

¼ cup Kewpie mayo

Method

Steam the bao buns according to the packet instructions and keep them warm.

While the bao are steaming, slice the tofu into 5 cm-long, 2 cm-thick pieces. Pat dry thoroughly with a paper towel, then place in a bowl. Add the cornflour and toss to coat evenly.

Heat the peanut oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat for shallow frying. Once hot, add the tofu and fry until golden and crisp on both sides. Remove to a tray lined with a paper towel.

Combine the garlic salt and white pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the hot tofu, then finish with the toasted sesame seeds.

To build the bao, gently open each bun from the bottom. Add Kewpie mayo, carrot, coriander, tofu, spring onion and chilli oil. Close, serve and enjoy!