Banh Bao Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Banh Bao
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling:; 1 pound ground pork; 2 shallots, minced; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; Dough:; 4 1/2 cups self-rising flour; 1 1/2 cups milk; 3/4 cup white sugar; 3 links Chinese sausages, sliced on the diagonal; 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered; waxed paper

Servings: persons

Filling:
1 pound ground pork
2 shallots, minced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Dough:
4 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup white sugar
3 links Chinese sausages, sliced on the diagonal
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
waxed paper

1
Mix pork, shallots, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and soy sauce together in a large bowl. Let mixture marinate in the refrigerator, about 30 minutes.
2
Combine self-rising flour, milk, and sugar in another large bowl; knead until dough is smooth and no longer sticky. Cover dough with cheesecloth; let rest, about 5 minutes.
3
Divide dough into 18 balls. Roll out each ball into a circle with a rolling pin on a floured work surface. Place a spoonful of the pork mixture in the center; top with 2 sausage slices and an egg quarter. Gather the edges of each circle together like a coin purse; twist and pinch to seal the bun.
4
Cut waxed paper into eighteen 2-inch squares. Place each bun on a waxed paper square. Arrange 1 inch apart in a steamer; cover with lid.
5
Steam buns until puffed up, about 30 minutes.

1136

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling:, 1 pound ground pork, 2 shallots, minced, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, and more.

Yes, Banh Bao falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Banh Bao

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