Steamed Pork Buns Banh Bao Xi Mai-How To Cook Banh Bao-Vietnamese Food Recipes

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based option that is budget-friendly.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while rice flour is gluten-free.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: quail eggs

💰Cheaper: none

Quail eggs offer a unique flavor and are often used in Asian cuisine.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos provides a similar taste.

Mix yeast with warm water and sugar; let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Combine flour and salt in a bowl; create a well in the center.

Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture; knead until smooth, about 10 minutes.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Prepare the filling by sautéing onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add pork, mushrooms, soy sauce, black pepper, and sesame oil; cook until pork is browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in green onions and cilantro; remove from heat and let cool.

Divide the dough into equal portions; flatten each piece into a circle.

Place a spoonful of filling and a half-boiled egg in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over the filling; pinch to seal tightly.

Place buns in a steamer lined with parchment paper; steam until fluffy, about 15-20 minutes.

Serve warm, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

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