Steps to Make Vegan Tofu Bao Buns

Vegan Tofu 'Feta Cheese'

Vegan char siu bao is a meatless take on the famous chinese sticky pork buns.

Recipe Summary Vegan Tofu 'Feta Cheese'

An excellent tofu 'feta cheese' substitute that has a nice sharp/zingy feta-like flavor! A delicious low-fat, vegan addition to many dishes calling for feta cheese. Once the tofu has finished marinating, you can leave it as cubes or crumble to feta-like pieces and use on salads, pizzas, gyros, or any other dish you want to top or bake lightly with feta cheese!

Ingredients | Vegan Tofu Bao Buns

½ (16 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, or more to taste

¼ cup olive oil

3 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon

1 teaspoon garlic powder, or more to taste

1 teaspoon onion powder, or more to taste

1 teaspoon dried oregano

salt to taste

Directions

Rinse tofu; place in a covered container and freeze 8 hours to overnight. Thaw at least 2 hours and drain thoroughly. Place tofu onto a plate and place another plate on top. Set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top. Press tofu for 20 to 30 minutes; drain and discard the accumulated liquid. Pat dry and cut into cubes.

Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and salt together in a bowl. Pour into a resealable plastic bag; add tofu and seal. Marinate in the refrigerator, 2 to 3 hours.

You do not actually have to freeze the tofu. This added step makes the tofu much more porous, enabling it to absorb the marinade better, as well as lend a very nice feta-like texture. Whether or not you choose to freeze or use fresh, it is essential that the tofu is drained, pressed, and patted thoroughly to rid it of excess water. Do not skip this step or this will add unwanted moisture to your marinade (diluting the flavor in the process) and your dish!

Info | Vegan Tofu Bao Buns

prep: 10 mins additional: 12 hrs 20 mins total: 12 hrs 30 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 ounces of vegan cheese

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