Ground Beef Filled Steamed Buns

The ground beef (Beaf) filling is using TVP - texturized vegetable protein. If you are in Canada, they are available at Bulk Barn 😉

Steamed Buns

1 1/4 c almond milk
2 tbsp sugar
1 heaping tsp active dry yeast

In a heatproof bowl, pour milk and sprinkle with sugar. Microwave to lukewarm, then sprinkle with yeast, stir. Let stand for 10 mins

In a separate bowl, mix 3 c flour with 2 tbsp soy milk powder (optional), 1 tbsp icing sugar and a pinch of salt.

Pour yeast mixture into flour mixture and knead

Cover with cling wrap and let stand for an H or until doubled in size

Once doubled, take about 35-45 g dough, flatten and fill (see recipe below), top with green onion sliced, seam to seal

Let rest for another half H

Meanwhile, preheat steamer

Steam buns for 5 mins

Filling:

2 tbsp drives onion
1 tbsp cooking oil
3 mushroom buttons, chopped
2 tbsp dehydrated veggies, soaked in hot boiling water to soften, drain
1/2 c TVP, soaked in hot boiling water for 2 mins
Maggi liquid seasoning to taste
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp paprika powder
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
Vegeta powder to taste

Heat oil, saute onion and mushrooms
Add in the rest, adjust seasoning

Enjoy!