Fried Bao-nuts with Miso Caramel
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One of the things I missed most when going gluten free were donuts. Unlike most gluten free donuts, which are based on the denser, crumbly "cake" donut, these have the light texture and chew of a traditional yeast donut. Best of all, they are ready in minutes!
The miso caramel sauce is similar to salted caramel but with a rich, umami flavor that pays homage to the bao's East Asian roots.
Level: Easy
Total time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2-3 servings
Ingredients:
For the Bao-nuts:
- 3 Gluten Free Bao Company buns
- canola oil for deep frying
- cinnamon sugar (if making your own, we recommend a 1:4 ratio of cinnamon to sugar)
For the miso caramel sauce:
- 3 tablespoons caramel sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon white or red miso paste
Directions:
- Heat oil to 325F degrees.
- Cut the gluten free bao buns in half to create 6 half moons.
- In a microwave safe bowl, heat the caramel sauce and miso paste together for 20 seconds, then mix thoroughly.
- Fry bao halves in hot oil until brown, about 2 minute, flipping halfway through. (Note: These bao buns brown quickly! Monitor closely and if they start getting too dark, pull them out immediately!)
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the donuts from the hot oil and place them on a paper towel lined plate to remove excess oil.
- Sprinkle immediately with cinnamon sugar to taste and serve with the miso caramel dipping sauce!