Vietnamese Puffy Steamed Buns or Dumplings: Fantastically Fluffy & Yeasty

A soft, light, and airy puffy bun folded and steamed to perfection. Vietnamese Bánh Bao steamed buns, while traditionally split and filled with your choice of shredded meat and sautéed veggies, also make incredible yeast rolls eaten all on their own. This dough can also wrap around your favorite fillings and steamed for a wonderfulContinue reading “Vietnamese Puffy Steamed Buns or Dumplings: Fantastically Fluffy & Yeasty”

2 Easy Steamer Basket Alternatives for Dumplings and Rice

Do you own a steamer basket for steaming food? Do you wish you owned one? If you have one, does owning one justify its space in your kitchen? For me, it’s a no, no, and no (though I don’t have one). You really don’t need a steamer basket if you only steam once in aContinue reading “2 Easy Steamer Basket Alternatives for Dumplings and Rice”

Chinese Steamed Flower Rolls: Beautiful yet Unique Asian Bread

Lunar New Year arrives February 12th. Our Asian friends are in full celebration mode (well, as much as one can be during a pandemic). At least, the celebrations will be en famille, if nothing else. After all, in Asian countries, Lunar New Year is the largest family and friend celebration of the year. Regardless, familyContinue reading “Chinese Steamed Flower Rolls: Beautiful yet Unique Asian Bread”