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Bao bun
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 273 kcal —
- Protein 11 g 22%
- Carbohydrate 39 g 14%
- Fat 7.6 g 10%
- Saturated fat 2.3 g 12%
- Fibre 1.2 g 4%
- Sugars 5.9 g —
- Sodium 354 mg 15%
- Cholesterol 21 mg 7%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0.2 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.33 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 1.4 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.54 mg 45%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.25 mg 19%
- Niacin (B3) 3.9 mg 24%
- Vitamin B6 0.16 mg 9%
- Folate (B9) 47 µg 12%
- Vitamin B12 0.17 µg 7%
- Choline 28.4 mg 5%
Minerals
- Calcium 140 mg 11%
- Iron 2.9 mg 16%
- Magnesium 20 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 152 mg 12%
- Potassium 162 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.9 mg 8%
- Copper 0.09 mg 9%
- Selenium 14.6 µg 27%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 273 | 11 g | 39 g | 7.6 g |
| 2 × 1 item, any size | 200 g | 546 | 22 g | 77 g | 15 g |
| ½ × 1 item, any size | 50 g | 137 | 5.6 g | 19 g | 3.8 g |
| 3 × 1 item, any size | 300 g | 819 | 34 g | 116 g | 23 g |
| 4 × 1 item, any size | 400 g | 1092 | 45 g | 154 g | 30 g |
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Questions about Bao bun
What is a bao bun?
Bao is a soft, leavened wheat dough, usually steamed. It may be folded around a filling, as with gua bao, or sealed around one, as with baozi.
How do you steam bao buns without them sticking?
Line the steamer with perforated baking paper or cabbage leaves, leaving space between buns for expansion. Steam over gently boiling water for about 8–10 minutes; keep the lid on so the buns cook evenly.
Can you steam bao buns from frozen?
Yes: put them straight into a lined steamer without thawing and steam for about 12–15 minutes, until piping hot throughout. Keep the water below the steamer basket so the buns do not sit in it.
What fillings go well in bao buns?
Sticky pork belly with hoisin, cucumber and spring onion is a classic filling for folded gua bao. Sealed buns also work well with seasoned minced pork, chicken, mushrooms or vegetables; cook fillings before stuffing unless the recipe says otherwise.
How should you store leftover bao buns?
Cool them promptly, refrigerate in a sealed container and eat within two days. Re-steam until piping hot; for longer storage, freeze them and steam from frozen.
Can you reheat bao buns in a microwave?
Yes. Cover a bun with a damp piece of kitchen paper and microwave in short bursts until soft and hot; the damp covering helps stop the dough drying out. Steaming gives a softer, more even result.
What is the difference between bao and mantou?
Both are soft steamed wheat buns, but mantou is usually plain, while bao commonly has a filling or is served split and filled. Names and styles can overlap in different cuisines.
Source: FNDDS (USDA) 58123110 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
