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Steamed Char Siu Pork Buns (Bánh Bao Xá Xíu)
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Vietnam Authentic home cooking from Vietnam, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Vietnam as Bánh bao xá xíu hấp
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Steamed Char Siu Pork Buns (Bánh Bao Xá Xíu)

Emily Luu
Emily Luu @Emilys_pallete15
Ho Chi Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Công Hòa Xã Hội Chủ Nghĩa Việt Nam

I've made steamed buns many times, but this is my first time making them with char siu pork filling. It turned out even better than I expected—I'm so happy! Give this char siu filling a try.

I've made steamed buns many times, but this is my first time making them with char siu pork filling. It turned out even better than I expected—I'm so happy! Give this char siu filling a try.

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Steamed Char Siu Pork Buns (Bánh Bao Xá Xíu)

Emily Luu
Emily Luu @Emilys_pallete15
Ho Chi Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Công Hòa Xã Hội Chủ Nghĩa Việt Nam

I've made steamed buns many times, but this is my first time making them with char siu pork filling. It turned out even better than I expected—I'm so happy! Give this char siu filling a try.

I've made steamed buns many times, but this is my first time making them with char siu pork filling. It turned out even better than I expected—I'm so happy! Give this char siu filling a try.

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Ingredients

2h
8 buns
  • Dough
  • 2 1/3 cupsall-purpose flour (about 300 grams)
  • 2/3 cupunsweetened milk (about 160 ml)
  • 1 tablespoonsugar
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 1 slicebutter
  • 1 tablespoonvegetable oil
  • Filling
  • 1/2large onion
  • 10 1/2 ozground pork (about 300 grams)
  • 1carrot
  • Dried shiitake mushrooms and wood ear mushrooms
  • Seasonings: char siu sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, bouillon powder, MSG, black pepper
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2h
  1. 1

    For mixing and proofing the dough, follow the same steps as in the linked recipe.

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    Bánh burger homemade
  2. 2

    Once the dough is ready, divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece out thinly as shown. This will make 8 delicious bun wrappers.

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  3. 3

    Prepare the filling ingredients.
    Soak the dried mushrooms in hot water, rinse thoroughly, then finely chop.
    Finely chop the carrot and onion.

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  4. 4

    Season with: 2 tablespoons char siu marinade, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon MSG, 1 tablespoon bouillon powder, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.

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  5. 5

    Sauté the onion until fragrant, then add the pork mixture and cook until done.

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  6. 6

    If you can't find quail eggs, substitute with chicken eggs. Use 2 eggs, cut into 8 equal pieces—one for each bun.

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  7. 7

    To assemble, place a piece of egg and about 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each dough round, then gather and seal the bun.

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  8. 8

    Place the buns in a steamer and steam for about 15 minutes, until the dough is cooked through. Enjoy!

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Emily Luu @Emilys_pallete15
Published in the US on May 06, 2026 13:46
Ho Chi Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Công Hòa Xã Hội Chủ Nghĩa Việt Nam
Rất vui khi được làm quen và tương tác với các mẹ bếp. Em mà rảnh là có ngay món mới trình làng, em cũng chịu khó học mấy món tây, nhân tiện chia sẽ các mẹ thi thoảng đổi món cho anh xã và các con mình .
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Onion Mushroom Vege Ground Pork Shiitake Pepper Oyster Butter Carrot

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