Description
These crispy pan-fried cabbage & noodle buns feature a savory vegan filling of cabbage, carrots, vermicelli noodles, and scallions wrapped in soft homemade dough and pan-fried to golden perfection. A delicious, satisfying snack or appetizer inspired by Asian street food.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp instant dry yeast
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
1 cup warm soy milk (or other non-dairy milk)
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil (or neutral oil)
1 tbsp neutral oil (for cooking)
6 cups shredded cabbage (about 1/2 large head)
100g uncooked vermicelli noodles (soaked and chopped)
1 cup finely shredded or grated carrot
1/2 cup chopped scallions or chives
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and sesame seeds. Create a well in the center and add warm soy milk and sesame oil. Stir until a rough dough forms, knead briefly until smooth, then cover and let rise for 2 hours.
- While the dough rises, soak vermicelli noodles in hot water until tender. Drain and chop them.
- Heat neutral oil in a pan and sauté cabbage, carrots, and scallions until the carrots soften.
- Add chopped noodles, soy sauce, salt, sesame seeds, and sesame oil. Cook for 2–3 minutes, drain excess liquid, and let cool.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide into 12–16 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball, then flatten into 3–5 inch wide circles.
- Place 1–2 spoonfuls of filling in the center of each dough circle. Pleat and pinch the edges to seal, then gently flatten each bun.
- Heat oil in a skillet. Place buns seam-side down and pan-fry until bottoms are golden brown, about 4–5 minutes.
- Flip the buns, add a splash of water (about 1 tbsp per bun), cover the pan, and steam until the water evaporates and buns are fully cooked, around 5–6 minutes.
- Serve hot with soy-based dipping sauce or chili oil.
Notes
Add chopped mushrooms for extra umami.
Substitute scallions with red onions or leeks.
Use gluten-free flour and noodles for a gluten-free version.
Bake instead of pan-frying for a lighter option.
Reheat in a pan or oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
