Vegan Char Siu Bao

Writing this down so i don't forget. Pulled this one out of my rear this morning. (as in improvised with stuff i already had)

1 batch of dough from Cooking of Joy

1 block extra firm tofu (frozen and thawed)
1 packet char siu marinade mix
1 scallion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp minced ginger

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1 tsp ground cinnamon (and star anise powder too, or Chinese five spice)
1/2 tsp roasted sesame oil
1 tbsp corn starch

A little cooking oil.

1. Make dough, set aside

Filling:

2. Mix packet of char siu seasoning with 1/2 cup water in container.

3.Thaw the tofu and drain very, very well. Chop into 1/4 inch cubes and throw into marinade. Mix till all tofu turns delightfully red.

4. Mince garlic and garlic fine. Mix in with tofu mixture. Chop Scallion, mix in with tofu.

5. Put cooking oil in a wok and heat up. Meanwhile, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cinnamon (or star anise or Chinese 5 spice), and corn starch together to make sauce.

6.Drop tofu into wok and stir fry for about minutes. Try to get some caramelization on it.

7. Pour sauce over tofu and cook until mixture looks thickened.

8. Put filling aside to cool.

Asssemblage:

9. Divide dough into small golf ball sized balls

10. Flatten on ball into a disk that is thicker in the center than the sides. Disk should be about 5 inches in diameter.

11. Put a little filling in the center and bring up the sides of the dough around it. Give the sides a little twist on top to ensure a seal and to make it pretty.

12. Place bun on top of square of wax paper. Let proof for another 15 minutes until steaming.

13. Steam buns for 20 minutes.

14. Cool and Eat.