 A banh bao cut in half, displaying its contents. | |
| Place of origin | China |
|---|---|
| Region or state | East Asia |
| Main ingredients | Ground pork or chicken, Chinese sausage, portion of a hard-boiled egg, onions, mushrooms |
| Bánh bao | |
| Vietnamese alphabet | Bánh bao |
|---|---|
| Hán-Nôm | 餅包 |
Bánh bao (literally "dumplings") is a Chinese bun based on the Cantonese tai pao, or da bao (large bun), which was introduced to Vietnam by Chinese immigrants. It is a ball-shaped bun containing pork or chicken meat, onions, eggs, mushrooms and vegetables. 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 also exists, containing a mix of mushrooms, tofu, glass noodles, and vegetables like carrots or jicama. Banh bao is a popular street food and is typically eaten as breakfast or a snack.
