Korean Glazed Tofu Bao 

Servings: 8 Total Time: 40 mins
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These Korean Glazed Tofu Bao are soft, fluffy buns filled with crispy, high-protein tofu tossed in a sweet and spicy Korean-inspired glaze. Each bao packs around 10g of protein, making it a satisfying plant-based meal you can enjoy for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. The homemade bao dough is simple to make, and the savory gochujang based glaze paired with fresh cucumber adds the perfect balance of flavor and crunch. You can air-fry or bake the tofu for a golden, crispy finish.

This recipe is approachable for both first-time bao makers and seasoned cooks. Easy to assemble and full of flavor, these bao are a delicious way to enjoy a Korean-inspired, protein-rich meal at home.

Korean Glazed Tofu Bao 

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Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 40 mins
Servings: 8
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Description

Makes 8 tofu bao (bao = bun)
~10g protein per tofu bao

Ingredients

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Tofu

Coating

Glaze

Bao

Toppings

Instructions

  1. Prep Tofu

    Cut into 1/2 inch cubes.

  1. Coat Tofu

    Mix cubes with milk.
    Toss in panko, salt, pepper.

  1. Cook Tofu

    Air-fry 400°F 12-14 min or bake 400°F 15–18 min until golden.

  1. Make Glaze

    Combine aminos, gochujang, ketchup, maple, chili flakes.
    Heat until thick.
    Toss tofu in glaze.

  1. Make Bao

    Mix flour, yeast, powder, milk.

    Knead 5 min.
    Divide into 8 buns.
    Steam 10-22 mins or until fluffy.

  1. Assemble

    Fill bao with tofu.
    Add cucumber/veggies.

  1. Storage

    Store in airtight container up to 5 days.