A banh bao cut in half, displaying its contents. | |
| Place of origin | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Region or state | Southeast Asia |
| Main ingredients | Ground pork orchicken,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 aVietnamese bun based on the Cantonesetai pao, orda bao (large bun),[1] which was introduced to Vietnam byChinese immigrants.[2] It is a ball-shaped bun containingpork orchicken meat,onions,eggs,mushrooms andvegetables, inVietnamese cuisine. It often hasChinese sausage and a portion of ahard-boiled egg inside. They are filled with savory fillings, the most common being seasoned groundpork 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]
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