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Lotus Leaf Bread - Steamed Chinese Buns

Soft, pillowy, and slightly sweet, these buns are the perfect vessel for all kinds of fillings, from savoury to sweet. Also called "hé yè bǐng" or, when stuffed, "hé yè bāo" in Chinese, they have a long history in Chinese cuisine and are often served in dim sum or street food stalls. Designed to fit in your hand, the folded shape is meant to mimic a lotus leaf. Whether you fill them with crispy tofu, spicy pulled jackfruit, or even a simple slather of hoisin sauce or red bean paste, they bring a sense of tradition and creativity to the table.

buns

Total

2 hr + 10 min

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Rest

1 hr + 10 min

Contains

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gluten

Free from

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soy

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peanut

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tree nut

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sesame

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Manuela Suciu - May 26, 2026, 9:55 a.m.

Yeeees! I love bao buns❤️
So glad to see the recepie in the app.