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Pan-Fried Cabbage and Noodle Buns

Pan-Fried Cabbage and Noodle Buns

Delicious pan-fried buns filled with cabbage, vermicelli noodles, and veggies, inspired by Taipei night market treats.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Dough Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Asian, Chinese, Taiwanese
Servings 16 buns
Calories 135 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • pan
  • Rolling Pin
  • Strainer
  • Tray

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour 375 g
  • 2 teaspoon instant dry yeast opened pack can be stored in the freezer for future use
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
  • 1 cup warm soy milk or other non-dairy milk
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil or neutral oil

Filling

  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil for cooking
  • 6 cups raw shredded cabbage from ½ large head of cabbage
  • 3.5 oz uncooked bundles of vermicelli noodles 100g total
  • 1 cup finely shredded or grated carrot 150g
  • ½ cup chopped scallions or chives 25g
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

Instructions
 

Preparing the Dough

  • In a large bowl, mix together all dry ingredients. Create a well in the center and pour in the warm milk and oil while mixing until a dough is formed.
  • Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a bowl, cover it with a damp towel, and let it rest for at least 2 hours.

Cooking the Filling

  • Soak dry vermicelli noodles in boiling water for 7-8 minutes or until cooked. Drain excess water and chop noodles into ½ inch pieces.
  • Heat a pan, add 1 tablespoon neutral oil, then add chives, carrots, and cabbage. Cook over medium high heat for 4-5 minutes until carrots are tender. Add in the noodles, soy sauce, salt, and oil, and mix well.
  • Cook for another 2-3 minutes over medium heat. Drain excess liquid from vegetables and set aside to cool.

Preparing the Wrappers

  • Take the dough out of the bowl and stretch it into a large ring, then slice it into 12 or 16 pieces.
  • Roll each piece of dough into a ball. Press down on the ball of dough to flatten it, sprinkle some flour on top, and roll out into a wrapper.
  • Place rolled out wrappers on a tray, covered with a dry towel to prevent drying out.

Making the Buns

  • Place 2-3 tablespoon of filling into the center of a wrapper, crease the edges, pinch and twist to seal the buns.
  • Place the bun on a flat surface and lightly press down the top, then place back on the tray covered with a towel.

Cooking the Buns

  • Heat a pan with a lid, add in 1 tablespoon of oil per 4 buns. When hot, add in the buns (creased-side first) and cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
  • Flip over and cook until golden brown. Pour 4 tablespoon of water into the pan, cover and steam for 5-6 minutes.
  • Repeat for remaining buns and enjoy while hot.

Notes

These buns can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for later. Reheat using a splash of water, oven, or microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bunCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 432mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cabbage Buns, Noodle Buns, Pan-Fried Buns, Sheng Jian Bao, Vegan Buns
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