Paneer Baos Recipe | Soft Bao Buns Recipe | Homemade Veg Buns | Bafnas Rasoi

paneer

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Tofu is lower in calories and can mimic the texture of paneer.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener.

Prepare the bao buns according to package instructions.

Cube the paneer and set aside.

Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant.

Add cubed paneer and cook until slightly golden.

Stir in soy sauce, sugar, and black pepper; cook for another few minutes.

Add shredded carrots and cabbage; cook until just tender.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions and cilantro.

Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and mix well.

Fill each bao bun with the paneer mixture.

Steam the filled bao buns until heated through.

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