Bánh Bao Recipe - NGON Vietnam

Bánh Bao

Steamed Stuffed Bun

A soft, fluffy steamed bun filled with seasoned pork, Chinese sausage, quail egg, and vegetables, enjoyed as a snack or light meal.

Other variations:

Bánh bao thịt, Bánh bao xá xíu, Bánh bao gà, Bánh bao chay, Bánh bao trứng cút

Region

Popular Nationwide

Preparation Time

3h10

Servings

6

Difficulty

Hard

About this recipe

Bánh Bao was introduced to Vietnam by Chinese immigrants and adapted to local tastes. It is popular across the country, sold in street stalls, bakeries, and convenience shops as a portable, filling snack.

Ingredients List

500 g all-purpose flour 7 g dry yeast 100 ml warm milk 100 ml warm water 100 g sugar (divided) 300 g ground pork 50 g Chinese sausage (sliced) 6 quail eggs (boiled peeled) 20 g wood ear mushrooms (soaked, chopped) 50 g carrot (diced) 1 onion (minced) 1 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp soy sauce 1/2 tsp pepper

Materials & Tools

Steamer mixing bowls rolling pin knife and chopping board parchment paper

Preparation steps

Total Time :

3h10

Active Time :

1h10

Cooking Time

2h00

Activate Yeast

Mix yeast with warm water and sugar; let stand 5–10 min.

10 min

Make Dough

Combine flour, sugar, milk, yeast mix; knead smooth, rise 1–2h.

2h00

Make Filling

Sauté onion, add pork, mushrooms, carrot, sauces, pepper.

20 min

Shape Buns

Divide dough, flatten, add filling, sausage slice, egg, seal into buns.

20 min

Steam

Place on parchment, steam 15–20 min until fluffy.

20 min

Chef’s Tips

For whiter buns, use milk and a little vinegar in dough; do not oversteam to keep buns soft.

Serving Suggestions

Pickled vegetables, chili sauce

Nutritional info

330kcal
16g protein
9g fat
48g carbs

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