Vegan Sambal Tofu Bun

Name: Vegan Sambal Tofu Bun
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 245 g [~2cups] all-purpose flour; ⅔ cup [150ml] water; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1½ teaspoon yeast; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup homemade* sambal; 7 oz firm tofu; 1 large [300g] red onion (thinly sliced); ¼ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste); ¾ cup water or vegetable stock; oil for cooking; 2 tablespoons unsweetened soy or oat milk; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; Toasted white sesame seeds (for sprinkling); softened vegan butter

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:40min

This sambal tofu bun is my vegan take on my childhood favorite sambal ikan bilis (anchovies) buns from the Asian bakeries and street stalls. The tofu is air-fried until crispy and once it's added to the sambal mixture, it creates an amazing chewiness similar to biting into the real thing.

Updated at: Sun, 26 Oct 2025 08:27:39 GMT