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Bakpao Daging - 'Meat' Filled Steamed Buns

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3 hr + 5 min

Snack

Appetizer

Freezer-friendly

Bakpao, a soft and fluffy steamed bun with roots in China, made its way to Indonesia centuries ago where it became a beloved street food. Based on a family recipe, this vegan version swaps in plant-based mince and smoky vegan bacon bits, all seasoned with ketjap manis, sambal oelek, and a blend of aromatic spices. These fluffy buns are perfect for snacking or a quick meal (and also great to batch-make and freeze!).

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Total

3 hr + 5 min

Prep

50 min

Cook

30 min

Rest

1 hr + 45 min

Contains

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soy

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gluten

Free from

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peanut

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tree nut

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sesame

What others say


Mathieu Andrieux - June 12, 2025, 9:35 p.m.

The buns were an absolutely hit with all my guests. They were devoured quickly as people kept coming back. I made them with tofu as vegan mince options weren't available to me. I highly advise adding a bit of moisture to the filling if you do this with tofu. Absolutely recommend.

PUL small logo PUL Team - June 12, 2025, 9:59 p.m.

Gosh thanks so much for sharing your experience with the recipe, Mathieu! The insight is so appreciated 🥰


Marguerite De Valois - June 9, 2025, 6:25 p.m.

Sympa et intéressant, ça change. La cuisson à la vapeur n'est vraiment pas évidente. J'ai fait le choix de cuire au four à 180 degrés et de faire un passage "humidifiant" rapide à la vapeur ensuite. Se réchauffe très bien de cette manière là d'ailleurs. Pas très goûtu non plus, bien prévoir de la sauce avec


nikki v - March 20, 2025, 5:06 a.m.

Are there recommended brands for the vegan mince or are options impossible meat or beyond meat?

PUL small logo PUL Team - March 20, 2025, 3:16 p.m.

Hi there, Nikki! Impossible and Beyond are great options, although you can use any other brand of plant-based minces you enjoy. Perhaps just avoid the "smoked" products as they may impart an overpowering flavour. Flavoured finely crumbled tofu might even work in a pinch too 🤗✨