Vegan Gua Bao

Ingredients

• Bao dough:
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon active-dry yeast
• 245 grams (1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons) all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon neutral oil
• Braised tofu:
• 1 pound firm tofu, sliced into 6 slabs
• 3 slices peeled ginger
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 scallions, tied into a knot
• 1 dried chile
• 2 cups water
• 3 star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegan oyster sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon thick caramel sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• Salt, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• Neutral oil, for cooking
• Garnishes:
• 8 ounces sour mustard, soaked in water for 1 hour
• 2 slices peeled ginger
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 dried chile, soaked in hot water until soft
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 handful chopped cilantro leaves
• Crushed toasted peanuts, tossed with granulated sugar

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