Bánh bao

Bánh bao (literally "dumplings") is a Vietnamese bun based on the Cantonese tai pao or da bao (large bun),^[1] which was introduced to Vietnam by Chinese immigrants.^[2] It is a ball-shaped bun containing pork or chicken meat, onions, eggs, mushrooms and vegetables, in Vietnamese cuisine. It often has Chinese sausage and a portion of a hard-boiled egg inside. They are filled with savory fillings, the most common being seasoned ground pork and quail egg. A vegetarian version of bánh bao also exists.^[3] Banh bao is a popular street food and it is typically had during breakfast or enjoyed as a quick snack.^[4]

Bánh bao

A banh bao cut in half, displaying its contents.
Place of origin	Vietnam
Region or state	Southeast Asia
Main ingredients	Ground pork or chicken, Chinese sausage, portion of a hard-boiled egg, onions, mushrooms
Media: Bánh bao

Bánh bao
Vietnamese alphabet	Bánh bao
Hán-Nôm	餅包

Bánh bao xá xíu

See also

• Baozi
• List of buns
• List of steamed foods
• List of stuffed dishes
• Food portal