Steamed Pork and Mushroom Bánh Bao Buns

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Soft, fluffy steamed buns filled with a savory mixture of ground pork, shiitake mushrooms, and aromatic spices inspired by traditional Vietnamese bánh bao. This Vietnamese recipe, ready in about 105 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 170 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp active dry yeast
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 10 oz ground pork
• 1/2 cup dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and chopped
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 2 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger, grated

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, dissolve 2 tsp active dry yeast and 1 tsp sugar in 3/4 cup warm water (about 105°F). Let sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, remaining 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, and the yeast mixture. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
3. Step 3: While dough rises, mix 10 oz ground pork, 1/2 cup chopped soaked shiitake mushrooms, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1/4 tsp white pepper, 2 tbsp finely chopped green onions, and 1 tsp grated ginger in a bowl until well combined.
4. Step 4: Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal portions. Flatten each into a 4-inch circle. Place 2 tbsp pork filling in the center of each circle, then gather edges and pinch to seal tightly.
5. Step 5: Place buns on parchment paper squares inside a steamer basket. Steam over boiling water for 15 minutes until buns are puffed and cooked through.
6. Step 6: Serve warm with chili sauce or soy dipping sauce.