Buddha Buns

Spicy and tangy with a slight edge of sweetness, these golden baked buns stuffed with curried vegetables are the kind of buns I always yearned for and never found during my year of vegetarian eating in Taiwan. They are a lunchtime restaurant favorite among vegetarians and carnivores alike.

The filling can be done in advance and is delicious, by itself, on Garlic Croutons. The buns can also be shaped and baked ahead, then re-warmed just prior to ser