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Thai-Style Cha Buns
A fusion of Vietnamese cha and Thai flavors, these crispy buns are filled with savory, spicy tofu.
⏱25 min🍽8 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 block Tofupressed and drained
- ●1 package Mindful bun doughstore-bought
- ●2 tsp Vietnamese cha seasoningor to taste
- ●1 tsp Briny fish sauceor to taste
- ●1 cup Vegetable oilfor frying
- ●2 Thai chiliessliced and seeded
- ●1/4 cup Cilantrochopped
- ●2 tbsp Lime juicefreshly squeezed
- ●to taste Salt
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Instructions
- 1
1. Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (180°C).
- 2
2. Divide the bun dough into small balls and flatten each into a disk.
- 3
3. In a separate pan, heat the cha seasoning and fish sauce over low heat.
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4. Add the tofu to the pan and stir to coat with the cha seasoning mixture.
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5. Place a disk of bun dough in the hot oil and fry until crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 6
6. Repeat with the remaining dough disks.
- 7
7. Stuff each bun with the tofu mixture, then top with a few slices of Thai chili and a sprinkle of cilantro.
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8. Serve immediately with a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of salt.