Today we present a simple but flavorful recipe for the Vietnamese dish Bánh Bao - but in the vegan version! 👇 With a few small adjustments we conjure up a delicious, vegan Bánh Bao, which is in no way inferior to the conventional variants. ✨

Vegan Bánh Bao: A difference with a big effect

Traditionally, bánh bao are prepared with meat filling. But the veggie trend is also spilling over into Far Eastern cuisine 🙂 and that's why today we're showing how to prepare this dish entirely without animal products - and without sacrificing taste and enjoyment!

How to prepare vegan bánh bao 😉

Ingredients for the vegan bánh bao

First, let's take care of the ingredients. For the vegan Bánh Bao we need the following products:

• 500g flour
• 1 package dry yeast
• 1 pinch salt
• 250ml warm water
• 200g firm tofu
• 200g edamame (green soybeans)
• 2 carrots
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil

Instructions for making the dough

The first step in preparing bánh bao is to prepare the yeast dough. Mix the flour with the dry yeast and salt in a bowl and slowly add the warm water. Knead the dough well and let it rise covered in a warm place. 👍

Preparation of the vegan filling

Now the filling comes into play. Crumble the tofu and fry it in a pan with the diced carrots, chopped garlic and the edamame. Season with soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil and let cool. ❤

Shaping and filling the bánh bao

Now it's time to get down to business: divide the risen dough into small pieces, roll out thinly and cover the center with the vegan filling. Fold up the edges of the dough and press firmly together to create small "bread bags". 😁

The cooking of the vegan bánh bao

Place the bánh bao in a steamer basket and cook over boiling water for about 15-20 minutes. The dough should rise and get a nice, light color. 🍽

The serving of the vegan bánh bao

Now the vegan bánh bao are ready to serve! They taste best when they are still hot, but they are also a delight when cooled down. Served traditionally in small bamboo baskets, they go great with a soy sauce for dipping. 😋

Enjoy your vegan Bánh Bao

Now you can sit back and enjoy your homemade vegan bánh bao. Bon appetit! 🥣

Julius Walter

I am Julius Walter, the founder of the blog "Veganhalunke", where I write about the vegan lifestyle. As a long-time vegan, I want to inspire others to also switch to a vegan diet and live an environmentally conscious lifestyle. I offer advice and tips for making the switch to a vegan diet and hope that my blog can help make a positive change for our world.