Description
A Vietnamese steamed bun (derived from Chinese Baozi). The fluffy, slightly sweet dough hides a filling of minced pork, wood ear mushrooms, and quail eggs.
Restaurants serving Banh Bao
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The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Flour
- Minced pork
- Quail eggs(or Salted duck egg)
- Wood ear mushroom
- Glass noodles
Instructions
- Ferment sweet dough with flour, sugar, milk.
- Make filling with pork, glass noodles, quail eggs.
- Wrap and steam until fluffy.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Pepper、Fish sauce
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Pork bun (Japanese Nikuman has different filling)
Pairing
Soy milk / Lotus tea
Trivia
The biggest difference from Japanese pork buns is the inclusion of 1-2 whole quail eggs inside. Finding them is a joy.
Eating tips & etiquette
Sold piping hot at convenience stores and street steamers. Peel the paper and eat while walking as a snack or breakfast.
Allergen
Wheat, Pork, Egg