HOW TO STEAM BAO AT HOME

If you are using a Bamboo steamer:

  • Use a pot big enough for the bamboo steamer to fit onto.

  • Add water to the pot, filling by 1/4 and place on medium to high heat.

  • Once the water is boiling carefully place the bamboo steamer onto the pot.

  • Place the bao, paper side down into the bamboo steamer and close.

  • Steam for 3 minutes or until the bao are heated through.

If you don’t have a steamer :

  • Use a large heavy based pot with a tight fitting lid or a Wok with a dome shaped lid.

  • Place a heat proof bowl large enough to fit upside down on the base of the pot or wok

  • Pour enough water into the pot or wok to fill by a 1/4 , Place on medium to high heat.

  • Place a dinner plate on-top of the bowl and once the water is boiling and there is enough steam, carefully place the bao, paper side down, onto the plate.

  • If you are using a tight fitting, flat lid, cover the underside of the lid with a clean dish towel and place onto the pot. The dish towel will absorb any moisture that builds up on the lid and prevent the bao from becoming soggy.

  • Steam for 3 minutes or until the bao are heated through.