Banh Bao, Vietnamese Steamed Pork Buns

Banh Bao, Vietnamese Steamed Pork Buns

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Fluffy steamed buns filled with pork, mushroom, and egg. Banh bao makes twelve from flour, yeast, and half a pound of pork, cheaper than any bakery.

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Cooking tools:

  • Steamer basket
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Pot
  • Stove
  • Dish
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 2½ tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water or milk
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp vinegar optional
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch optional
  • 1 dozen quail eggs or 3 large hard boiled eggs cut into 4ths
  • 3 Chinese sausage links sliced

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