Ban bao
Cooking time:
2 hours
Active time:
30 minutes
Complexity:
Average
Let it brew
Banh bao is a traditional Chinese bun that has become popular around the world for its softness, lush texture and variety of toppings. Its essence is that the soft dough wraps around the filling, creating something like a "bag" with a surprise inside. Classic banh bao are cooked with meat, but there are also options with vegetables, seafood or even sweet fillings. These buns can be a great option for both a quick snack and a full meal.
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"Ban bao" recipe
Ingredients for 4 servings
flour
300g
milk
150 ml
sugar
pinch
salt
pinch
vegetable oil
10 ml
dry yeast
5 g
pork and beef mince
250 g
egg
4 pcs.
onions
½ bulbs
garlic
2 cloves
sesame
for filing
Step 1/6
For the dough, mix flour, warm milk, sugar, salt, oil and yeast. Knead the soft dough and leave in a warm place for half an hour.
Step 2/6
Boil hard-boiled eggs for the filling. Grind the onion and garlic, add to the mince. Salt and pepper.
Step 3/6
Divide the dough into 4 parts, roll out the cakes. Put 2 tablespoons of minced meat in the middle of each, and an egg on top.
Step 4/6
Pinch the rolls. Leave them in a warm place for another half hour.
Step 5/6
Cook the banh bao in the steamer for 30 minutes.
Step 6/6
To serve, sprinkle sesame seeds over the buns.
Ingredients for 4 servings
flour
300g
milk
150 ml
sugar
pinch
salt
pinch
vegetable oil
10 ml
dry yeast
5 g
pork and beef mince
250 g
egg
4 pcs.
onions
½ bulbs
garlic
2 cloves
sesame
for filing
Nutritional value per 100 g
Calories
270 kcal
Proteins
11 g
Fats
14 g
Carbohydrates
26 g
Saturated fat
5 g
Dietary fiber
1 g
Added sugar
0 g
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