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Pan-Fried Radish Buns with Shiitake Mushrooms and Five-Spice Tofu

Crispy on the outside, tender and savory on theinside, these pan-fried radish buns are filled with radishes, shiitakemushrooms, and five-spice tofu for a satisfying bite packed with Asian-inspiredflavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Asian-Inspired
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Four cups of radishes grated into fine strips for added texture.
  • 1/4 pound five-spice fried tofu thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup shiitake mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 1 scallion white part only, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chilis chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 4 tablespoons neutral cooking oil for frying

Instructions
 

Prepare the Filling

  • In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of neutral cooking oil over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic, ginger paste, and chilis, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the grated radishes, five-spice tofu slices, and shiitake mushrooms to the skillet.
  • Cook for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the radishes release some moisture and the mushrooms soften.

Season the Filling

  • Add salt, sugar, and white pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
  • Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, and hoisin sauce, mixing everything until the ingredients are coated evenly.
  • Continue cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, letting the flavors combine beautifully.
  • Remove the skillet from heat and set the filling aside to cool.

Form the Buns

  • Take a portion of dough (store-bought or homemade) and roll it into a small circle.
  • Spoon a small amount of the radish-mushroom filling into the center.
  • Fold the dough around the filling, pinching the edges together to seal.

Pan-Fry the Buns

  • In a clean skillet, heat the remaining neutral cooking oil over medium heat.
  • Place the filled buns seam side down in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  • Flip and fry the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes, until both sides are crispy and the filling is heated through.

Serve and Enjoy

  • Serve the buns hot with a side of soy dipping sauce or your favorite Asian-style dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal
Keyword Pan-fried buns
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