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Bakpao

Cultural Context

Bakpao, a beloved Indonesian steamed bun, has roots in Chinese baozi and has been embraced across Southeast Asia. Traditionally filled with meats or sweet pastes, bakpao symbolizes sharing and community during gatherings. Today, it enjoys global popularity, with creative fillings reflecting local flavors and preferences.

IndonesianIDmain
90 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1 1/4 c lukewarm milk
2 tbsp sugar
1 - 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
3 c flour
1/3 c skim milk powder
1/2 tbsp icing sugar
5 mini potatoes
A handful baby carrots
200-250 g ground beef
1/4 c water/broth
1/2 tbsp Vegeta powder
A pinch of ground white pepper

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil enhances flavor with a tropical note.

filling (meat or vegetables)

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: mushrooms

Tofu provides protein while being plant-based.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and less salty.

1

Combine lukewarm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl and let it sit until frothy.

2

In another bowl, mix flour, skim milk powder, and icing sugar.

3

Combine the yeast mixture with the flour mixture and knead until smooth.

4

Add water/broth and knead until elastic.

5

Cover the dough and let it rise until doubled in size.

6

Prepare the filling by boiling mini potatoes and baby carrots until tender, then mash them together with ground beef, Vegeta powder, and white pepper.

7

Divide the dough into equal portions and flatten each into a circle.

8

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle and fold the edges to seal.

9

Let the filled buns rest for a short time before steaming.

10

Steam the buns until fluffy.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingsteamingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large bowlsteamermixing spoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

glutensoy

Also Known As

BunBao

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