How can one overlook the warmth and deliciousness on the tip of the tongue of this wonderful dish? So don’t hesitate any longer, let’s explore 20+ ways to steam dumplings using a steamer that are simple, easy to make, and incredibly delicious with the Cooking Tips section of TasteVN!
1 Savory Bao Buns
Bao Buns with Meat and Egg Filling
Bao buns with meat and egg filling are a familiar dish for everyone. Now, with the enthusiastic help of the familiar steamer, don’t hesitate any longer; show off your skills right away!
You can stimulate the senses even more by “dyeing” the outer dough layer with a bit of gentle green from pandan leaves. The distinctive aroma of pandan leaves blends perfectly with the filling, making it worth a try.
The perfect combination comes from the soft, smooth dough and the rich, moderately savory meat filling, with the delightful texture from quail eggs being truly wonderful. Especially, steaming with a steamer not only simplifies the process but also elevates the taste.
Meat and Vermicelli Bao Buns
Not needing to be overly complicated, just with simple ingredients, the meat and vermicelli bao buns can still attract everyone’s attention. Anyone who has had the chance to eat them becomes a fan of this dish.
The success of the meat and vermicelli bao buns is thanks to the fragrant dough that is made with fresh milk and is soft and smooth. Moreover, the filling is firm, not greasy at all, and has just the right amount of chewiness from vermicelli, which is truly amazing.
Ground Meat Bao Buns
Ground meat bao buns are made from whole wheat flour, which is both delicious and extremely healthy. With just a steamer, you can easily make this dish.
At first glance, the steamed bun looks really enticing. The crust has a gentle yellow color and a soft texture, especially the filling of minced meat that is fragrant and tantalizing on the tongue is truly wonderful.
Chicken-filled steamed buns
If we had to list delicious dishes from chicken, it would be quite difficult, as every dish, from fried to braised, has an indescribable flavor. And of course, one of them must be the chicken-filled steamed buns!
Depending on your preferences, you can use whole wheat flour or various types of flour, tapioca flour,… usually works. Moreover, the filling inside is also diverse, whether it’s chicken with mushrooms or char siu chicken, they are both “top-notch” delicious.
After steaming in the steamer, surely everyone cannot resist the steaming hot, enticing little bun. The soft and smooth crust, along with the firm chicken filling, what reason could there be to pass this by!
Char siu-filled steamed buns
For a long time, char siu-filled steamed buns have been known as the “savior” for hurried breakfasts. Besides the delicious taste that makes one swoon, people are also captivated by the rich flavor from the enticing filling!
If you don’t have much time, you can use pre-mixed steamed bun flour, which is also perfect. Not only that, but the wonderful flavor of this steamed bun is the rich cheese filling!
Just a glance, and the soft, hot, fluffy crust looks truly mesmerizing! When combined with the flavorful char siu filling, it is indeed delicious “beyond compare.” Let’s quickly take out the steamer and make some right away!
Kimchi buns
Just hearing the name kimchi buns makes my heart flutter! This unique and novel bun is made using a steamer without needing too many utensils.
The bun, faintly fragrant with a gentle aroma, stimulates all the senses, and the dough is enticingly fragrant with a milky smell that will make anyone crave it.
Besides the soft and smooth outer layer, the kimchi filling carries the essence of Korean cuisine, which is truly an interesting combination.
Pizza buns
With all the existing experience, through diligent research, the pizza bun has been born. This truly deserves to be the “highlight” on the dinner table tonight!
After a meticulous and careful cooking process, the result is indeed intoxicating. The fragrant outer layer combined with the filling inside with sausage, chicken breast,… is incredibly interesting!
No matter if it’s morning or afternoon, your stomach won’t have to grumble anymore because there’s a steaming hot pizza bun ready to go!
Vegetarian buns
In addition to the savory buns mentioned above, there are also vegetarian buns with a filling that captivates everyone, leaving them speechless.
Alongside the bun dough mixed according to a specific ratio, the filling is a delightful blend of various vegetables seasoned very well and richly.
Moreover, without needing to be too complicated, just using a familiar steamer can produce a hot, fragrant bun that “thousands fall in love with”!
2 Sweet-filled buns
Custard-filled buns
Although the list of savory buns has ended, our fun continues with sweet-filled buns. The first highlight is this “crowd-pleasing” custard-filled bun!
The appeal of this bun lies in its filling, which has a rich yellow color that is very tempting. With just simple ingredients that are easy to find everywhere like chicken eggs, coconut milk,… condensed milk is all you need.
Additionally, everyone is also impressed by the smooth, pure white skin that is soft and fluffy! This combination inadvertently brings a delicious, tempting, and very irresistible flavor to the palate!
Golden sand buns
It is hard to resist the attractive smooth filling of golden sand, so let’s quickly note down this simple and quick recipe for golden sand buns with TasteVN!
This combination is truly perfect with countless appealing ingredients, and of course, it cannot lack salted egg yolk! Moreover, the aroma from vanilla will make you continuously turn your head, unable to ignore it.
The golden sand buns with their eye-catching yellow skin create a very strong visual impression. Not only that, the skin is not too dry and the warm, rich, sweet taste from the filling is simply wonderful.
Milk egg-filled buns
Continuing today’s tempting list of buns made in a steamer is the explosive allure of milk egg-filled buns.
From the shape of the animal to the shape of the peach blossom, these are all wonderfully interesting features that you should not miss. Just think about it, on those chilly days, enjoying a cake with a creamy filling is simply delightful, right?
Surely you will never forget the sensations on your tongue that the steamed bun with egg and milk filling brings. With this simple recipe and excellent execution, missing out would indeed be a tremendous regret.
Coconut-filled buns
The coconut-filled buns must be said to be the “delicacy” on our list today. If you want to know how delicious it is, let’s check out the recipe below with TasteVN!
The dough will immediately captivate you with its sweetness from fresh milk and coconut milk. Especially, moving on to the filling inside, there’s also some delicious shredded coconut!
Bamboo charcoal buns
Have you ever heard of bamboo charcoal-filled buns? If not, today is the perfect time to pocket this simple, quick, and convenient recipe along with the steamer!
Thanks to the bamboo charcoal, the bun’s dough has taken on an incredibly interesting pure black color! Especially, the filling made from cream cheese, fresh milk,… brings a natural sweetness, a bit creamy, and a pleasantly nutty flavor.
Red bean-filled buns
According to the traditional culture of the Chinese people, they always consider red bean-filled buns as a symbol of luck and love, but few would know that it can be made easily with a steamer!
The red bean-filled buns, with the gentle aroma of butter, have made everyone’s taste buds unable to ignore them. Moreover, the outer layer is also chewy, soft, and fluffy, which is extremely enticing!
But the most wonderful part is the layer of red beans that is rich, creamy, and naturally sweet on the tip of your tongue. But you should eat it while it’s still hot to fully appreciate the deliciousness of this bao bun!
Black bean bao
Your “perfect match” with the red bean bao is none other than the black bean bao. But it’s surprising to know that it’s not too complicated and can be made with just a steamer.
Besides the white, attractive outer layer that is a bit soft and chewy, people are also strongly attracted by the layer of black beans that is rich and fragrant! What are you waiting for? Show off your skills now!
Sweet potato bao
One of the unforgettable marks of sweet stuffed bao is the sweet potato bao. Depending on your preference, you can showcase your skills using yellow sweet potato, taro, or purple sweet potato, all are great!
Just from a distance, the aroma of this hot bao immediately makes everyone want to taste it right away.
The bao has an outer layer that is incredibly soft and chewy. In addition, the characteristic richness of the sweet potato combined with the perfect blend of fresh milk has contributed significantly to the success of the sweet potato bao.
Avocado bao
This bao with its outer layer and inner filling inherits a striking green color from avocado. Additionally, the bao receives a lot of points for being made using the familiar steamer in the corner of the kitchen!
When enjoying the small, hot steamed buns, you will immediately be immersed in the rich, nutty flavor and the fragrant aroma of butter. With this type of bun, surely everyone will be amazed by your culinary skills!
3 Steamed buns without filling
Milk buns
In the past, whenever there was an opportunity to enjoy dishes rich in Chinese culinary flavors, everyone would try the milk buns. However, did you know that this bun is made using a familiar steamer!
After steaming, the “plump” white color of the milk buns immediately catches everyone’s eye. Although there is no filling, the milk buns are still delicious due to their soft, smooth, and wonderfully fluffy dough!
Pandan buns
Since there are milk buns, how could we miss the pandan buns, right? Although it’s just a familiar combination, the flavor is by no means boring and remains delicious as ever.
Not only does pandan leaves play a role, but the buns also have a layer of fresh milk that creates a very eye-catching appearance. In addition, pandan buns always carry a fragrant aroma from the pandan leaves that is indeed intoxicating.
But of course, we must mention the soft, hot, slightly sweet taste from the milk, and the appeal of the pandan leaf layer! What could be better than achieving this wonderful product with just a steamer that can be found in every corner of the kitchen.
Pumpkin buns
Pumpkin buns promise to be an interesting highlight for those who wholeheartedly love steamed buns without filling. You will be surprised to find out that this beautiful and delicious bun is made with a steamer!
Since being displayed on the plate, the pumpkin bao has donned the characteristic colors of pumpkin and especially, we must mention the fragrant aroma that spreads throughout every corner of unsalted butter!
Moreover, thanks to the yeast and careful dough fermentation, the bao has an extremely wonderful pumpkin shape. Along with being hot, it also has a soft and fluffy texture, not dry at all, which is incredibly appealing!
Rose-shaped bao
The green from pandan leaves, the orange from pumpkin, and next up will be the rose-shaped bao made from beetroot! You might think it would be difficult to make, but with just a steamer, you can show off your skills!
Additionally, if you love yellow roses, that’s fine too; just replace the beetroot with pumpkin! After going through many meticulous preparation steps, each “blooming” rose will surely satisfy you!
The rose-shaped bao, fragrant from fresh milk, will awaken all your senses. Moreover, the gentle sweetness along with the soft and fluffy texture, with a bit of smoothness, will delight your esteemed guests.
Chocolate bao
In most baked goods, beverages, chocolate with its characteristic bitterness is present, and the chocolate bao does not disappoint everyone’s expectations either.
The process of shaping the chocolate steamed bun is also very simple when interspersed with 2 layers of milk buns and a layer of cocoa powder blended together! Surely not just everyone, but even the little ones will be competing for it.
With each bite, you will be immersed in the rich, creamy flavor from fresh milk, complemented by the gentle bitterness of cocoa powder, which is truly wonderful. Oh, and we must also mention the softness and fluffiness of this delicious bun!
Sweet Potato Steamed Bun
Another gift that TasteVN wants to reveal to everyone is the super attractive sweet potato steamed bun.
Just like the characteristic color of purple sweet potato, the bun will don a dreamy purple color that is extremely enchanting! Depending on your preference, you can make the dough coating a pure white from glutinous rice flour or wheat flour!
Not only does it have a perfect combination of different colors, but you will also be left speechless by the softness and the appealing sweet, nutty flavor of this steamed bun.
Taro Steamed Bun
It’s surprising to learn that besides savory dishes and desserts,… taro also does not let us down, and taro steamed buns are wonderfully delightful.
The steamed bun has a white color mixed with a hint of the distinctive color from the aromatic taro, making it irresistible.
Moreover, the “class” of this bun lies in its soft, smooth skin with a slightly nutty, creamy, and naturally sweet flavor that is extremely hard to resist!
Gac buns
Gac buns with their fragrant aroma spreading throughout every corner combined with the characteristic orange color, attracting from gac fruit are definitely a delightful addition to your snack list!
Even while they are still steaming in the pot, everyone feels a sense of anticipation and excitement to enjoy them, right? Of course, the expectation is not far from reality!
Gac buns are shaped like pumpkins, which is very interesting! Not only that, you will surely be immersed in their softness, a slight creaminess from fresh milk, plus a bit of coconut milk! It would be a pity to miss out on this bun!
Butterfly pea flower buns
Besides pandan leaves, beetroot,… butterfly pea flower is an ingredient that makes dishes much more visually appealing. For example, butterfly pea flower buns are intermingled with two striking colors of pure white and sky blue.
When taken out of the steamer, the butterfly pea flower buns “bloom,” piping hot and truly irresistibly attractive. Especially, enjoying each soft and smooth bun, with just the right dryness along with a bit of creaminess from fresh milk is really delightful.
Dragon Fruit Steamed Buns
Don’t rush to think that dragon fruit can only be a refreshing dessert, because when paired with corn starch, flour,… and condensed milk, you will be surprised by the deliciousness of dragon fruit steamed buns.
At first glance, each dragon fruit steamed bun has an eye-catching pink-red color that is really stimulating. Not to mention, who can resist the softness, fluffiness, and a hint of sweetness and creaminess.
With 20+ ways to steam bao with a steamer that are simple, quick, and convenient above, you can confidently show off your skills to treat your loved ones and friends without worrying about anything anymore!
