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bánh bao

🇻🇳 A dish from Vietnam

bánh bao, a dish from Vietnam
Sue Le · CC BY-SA 3.0

Bánh bao is a Chinese bun based on the Cantonese tai pao, or da bao, which was introduced to Vietnam by Chinese immigrants. It is a ball-shaped bun containing pork or chicken meat, onions, eggs, mushrooms and vegetables, in Chinese cuisine.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientswheat flour dough, pork or chicken, onions, egg, mushrooms
🔥Cooking methodsteamed
👅Flavour & stylesavory, fluffy filled bun, comforting
🕒When it’s eatensnack or breakfast

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Frequently asked questions

Where does bánh bao come from?
bánh bao is a dish that originated in Vietnam.
What is bánh bao?
Bánh bao is a Chinese bun based on the Cantonese tai pao, or da bao, which was introduced to Vietnam by Chinese immigrants. It is a ball-shaped bun containing pork or chicken meat, onions, eggs, mushrooms and vegetables, in Chinese cuisine.