Banh bao -☆-

Imagine a big, soft, fluffy ball of steamed bread. Inside, it's a surprise! You'll find a savory mix of meat (often pork), small black mushrooms, a piece of Chinese sausage, and sometimes even a quail egg. It's like a complete, super-comforting meal in one bite! It's super popular in Vietnam and makes a great snack or a hearty breakfast.

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Step 1

THE FORCEMEAT - Chop the onions, garlic, mushrooms, and coriander. Fry the onions with oil (sesame or other), add the meat, wait until it is 2/3 cooked, add the garlic and mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper, add a little light soy sauce, then the coriander before stopping cooking.

Step 2

THE DOUGH - Dissolve the yeast in a bowl of warm water. Mix the flour and lard in a large bowl. Add the bowl of yeast and mix. Add the eggs and mix. Add water until you get a smooth, slightly sticky dough. Let it rise for 2 hours.

Step 3

CONFECTION - Make 'pancakes'. Fill them with stuffing. Close and place on small squares of aluminum foil.

Step 4

COOKING - Steam with an electric steamer or wok. Serve with chili sauce or fish sauce.