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    10 Tempting Steamed Bun Recipes to Make at Home

    Published: Aug 22, 2017 Β· Modified: Sep 28, 2020 by Audrey Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

    You may not recognize the name Bao (or Baozi), but you have probably seen them in many a Chinese restaurant. Often called steamed buns in English, these delicious sandwiches consist of a soft fluffy dough filled with sweet or savory filling.

    In honor of National Bao Day, I thought I'd gather up some unique recipes for this easy and delicious sandwich.

    collage of steamed buns with text "10 uniquely delicious Bao Recipes"

    Meat Filling

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    Pork, Mushroom and Boiled Egg Buns from That Recipe

    Char Siu Bao from the Woks of Life

    Traditional Pork Belly Bao from Kitchen Confidante

    Bao Bun Tacos with Gochujang Chicken Recipe and Banh Mi Slaw from Billy Parisi

    Pulled Chicken with Chinese Pickle and Peanuts Bao from Lady and Pup

    Meatless Filling

    Korean BBQ Tofu Bao from Milk and Cardamom

    Vegan Bao Buns with Pulled Jackfruit from Lazy Cat Kitchen

    Easy Spicy Asian Popcorn Shrimp Bao from The Flavor Bender

    Sweet Filling

    Custard Buns (or Milk Yolk Buns) from China Sichuan Food

    Gai Mei Bao - Chinese Coconut Buns from Priya's Versatile Recipes

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