Vietnamese Steamed Buns-Banh Bao

Vietnamese Steamed Buns - Banh Bao

Ingredients
Dough
Milk - 200 ml
Yeast - 4 gr
Sugar - 10 gr
All purpose flour - 375 gr
Corn starch - 75 gr
Sugar - 60 gr
Baking powder - 2 tsp
Salt - 1 tsp
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
Egg - 2 large egg whites
Oil - 30 ml

Pork Fillings
Ground pork - 1.5 lbs
Shallot - 1
Garlic - 3 cloves
Glass noodle - 1 portion
White onion - 1/2
Green onion - 2 pieces
Fish sauce - 1 tbsp
Soy sauce - 1 tbsp
Black pepper - 1 tbsp
Salt - 1 tsp
Sugar - 3 tbsp
Vegetarian seasoning - 1 tsp
Sesame oil - 1 1/2 tsp
Wood ear mushrooms - 2-3 pieces pieces
Green peas - 1/2 cup

Eggs - 4 boiled eggs
Chinese sausage - 2 links

Makes 8 buns
100 grams each

Steam on low x 15 minutes
Cover with a kitchen towel to avoid steam dripping onto the buns
Rest for 5 minutes before openning the lid
Remove to a baking rack
Wraps in food wraps immediately to keep moist and soft

Helpful supplies

[stan]

My wife and I made this today and let me start off by saying WOW, it’s way better than the ones we get from the store! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!

[kdinh]

I have tried many different dough recipes but none gave me the light and airy like yours. We love different types of filling...traditional Vietnamese, curry chicken, char siu, kalua pork (Hawaiian styles) but the dough is always key for me. Thank you so much Aimee!

[hanlovestacos]

Thank you for making a video on our country's food. I think Vietnamese Bao Bun deserves more attention, they're so good!

[florenceaziz]

Just finished steaming this bun and it’s 23:00. It’s the best bun recipe I have tried. Tried countless recipes but non were satisfactory. I thought I’ll try this recipe cause the looks appealing to me and it’s perfect. I think it’s even better than the steam buns that I buy from Chinese bakery. I even made a mistake, I forgot to add the oil. Straight away I added and continue needing for another 3 minutes. The end product is soft and fluffy. Had eaten 2 already. Made 10 buns. I’ll use this dough for custard buns.

[ChefVegan]

The best explanation video for these I have seen. Thanks for using the scale as you made the dough.

[ChristinaLai-kr]

The best n clear tuitorial. Trillions thanks for sharing your marvellous yummy bun recipe.

[cstll]

you are the best! i love the explanations, the links, THANK YOU! and i made it and its the recipe out there!

[sorinpinzaru]

Tried it. It's excelent, can't believe it how close is to the ones I ate in Vietnam 😀

[Christine-elew]

I made the filling today and omg it was incredible! Spot on!

[slreythuge]

Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. It was a hit at my family gathering. It taste so good just like the way my family have it when we were young

[g.gregorio]

I was looking for a recipe of banh bao and these are so far the most appetizing ones I've encountered, well done🤗

[HuongJ]

Made this today and it turned out great! This was my first time making banh bao and I can’t believe how easy it was! Thank you

[mindybui]

Aimee, I made this this yesterday and it is the best dough that I have ever made. I love it. Thanks for sharing.

[jeffvu]

Thx Aimee for another great recipe. I tried this yesterday and it turned out beautifully. My wife and I had it for breakfast this morning and absolutely loved the flavor and the texture of the buns.

[cdmix]

So informative step by step excellent explanation. Thank you

[jasonandangie]

They have these at Chinese express places also, love these! The bread looks awesome. My favorite pieces are the Chinese sausage and egg! Thanks for sharing!

[linh]

I like your voice, so sweet and so easy to follow the instructions. ❤

[wendychu]

I just watched this video and the mantou bun recipes. Excellent step by step instructions. Thank you

[siththephanonxay]

I made this today and it was awesome. Pinching the dough is something I haven't gotten down yet but it was yummy in my tummy! Thanks Aimee for sharing your videos.

[anhhoang]

I love your recipe. You explained so clearly. Thank you a lot. I will make it this week. Thank you Aimee