A quintessentially Hyderabadi dessert called Khubani ka Meetha Recipe. The beautiful colour and flavours makes this dessert irresistible. The apt Urdu word is “Shahi”or Royal!

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A quintessentially Hyderabadi dessert called Khubani ka Meetha Recipe. The beautiful colour and flavours makes this dessert irresistible. The apt Urdu word is “Shahi”or Royal!
by [Archana Potdar] · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments
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Simple and filling fold-over buns are versatile and can take any filling. With the stuffing in a bao, you have a light meal or a starter to enjoy. Pork Belly Buns need not be stuffed with any meat you can make them at home easily. If you have the same problem as I have, what to feed the hungry horde? Let me rephrase it, that something different to feed the hungry horde? Something to keep their interest in home-cooked food? Read on for this easy way to vary your food. Spread the love, share and like my post. Sign up for my newsletter! (link below).
Vegan Bao Bun! Yes, you can make it. Check my recipe.
It all began with, “Maa you should eat these Bao Buns! They are amazing! “
My daughters are true foodies! The two of them make many forays in places I have never heard of and come back with reviews. Good places they want me to visit with them and try the food! Not always possible but yes I do get some interesting ideas. After one such foray they were singing praises of the Bao they ate.
Now, both Girish, my husband and I were clueless. I had saved a bao recipe when the girls were small but it was like a stuffed bun. The description the girls gave was different. But they kept insisting I make it and finally I did succumb to the cajoling. I must say I will be making the bao again. For it is delicious, easy to make and very versatile.
This time I will pair them with some soup. Like the Wonton Soup or Mock Asian Hot Pot Soup Recipe.
The Gua bun is a Chinese household bread with stuffed filling. Traditionally made from flour, the light and fluffy bun is steamed instead of baked. The flat bun is folded over itself to resemble a taco and usually holds a captivating combination of meats and spices. Today, the bao is popular worldwide as a “Chinese Hamburger.”
The bun is said to have originally come from Taiwan and its surrounding areas. Fun fact: the word “bao” means bun! Thanks to English, it’s now bun bun! It was once known to be a part of the staple diet, although back then, the shape resembled a traditional dumpling. Gua bao also known as pork belly buns or a lotus leaf bun and is served in a traditional Chinese meal as an accompaniment to rich dishes.
Fold-over buns, at least in Goa, are a rare if not impossible find. My daughter swears, however, that she knows a place in Bangalore. Her word of advice: go to a good Chinese restaurant and make demands until they bend to your whim.
How to make the buns fluffy?
To make Bao a special kind of flour is used. Since this may not be easily available to everyone, any flour will do. However, take note of the gluten levels in the flour. The lower the gluten, the fluffier your bao.
One of the most popular bao bun filling is pork. Pork filled Gua buns are a common street food if you’re ever in Taiwan. Bao is also served with chicken, duck, beef or really, any meat. However, vegetarians fear not! Bao is easily adapted to vegetarian cooking. All you need is the filling of your choice.
In conclusion: I will make these Gua Buns yet again for they are delicious and easy to make. Different stuffings will make it an ideal party dish or even a tailgating dish where the guests can make their own Bao.
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Amrita says
Very very interesting read Archana... Bao buns turned out great and I really liked the way you made an interesting vegan filing for this bun
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Amrita.
Kalyani says
Totally customizable with fancy or everyday fillings. I will.now need to hunt for foldable buns in blr when I go next (& hopefully soon enough,????)
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 you will get then in Mumbai too.
Super duper kitchen says
Bao buns look perfect and this post is so informative to know more about Bao buns (Bun Bun)... I love Chinese cuisine and the stuffing used here makes me to crave for it. Lovely share.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Niranjana.
Mayuri Patel says
My family members are huge fans of Bao (Gua) Buns. We simply love them. My first ever experience of enjoying Chinese Steamed Buns was in Dubai but the stuffed round ones. Your girls are right there are a few really good restaurants serving both vegan and non veg bao buns. That's where I had them again. Like how you've used also pickle to add as stuffing. Got to try that next time I make them at home.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Mayuri.
Preethicuisine says
Vegan Bao(Gua) Buns Are so soft and baked to perfection. Filling is also Super tempting. Filling can be so versatile. Lovely tips and tricks for making and storing this bun.I would love to try these yummy buns.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Preethi.
Swati says
Wow , what a detailed and clear recipe for bao buns.. these are on my mind to try out since a log time.. now I a have a perfect recipe for these..look so soft and fluffy and the filling sounds so yumm.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Swati.
Jayashree T.Rao says
Bao buns looks great for a dinner, the filling can be customised as per our need. Nicely explained post Archana, hope to make it sometime.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Jayashree.
Shobha Keshwani says
Bao buns have come out so perfect. This is our favourite snack. We used to have them regularly in a restaurant . Now I have the recipe and I will make them too. Since almost 2 years we haven't eaten outside food due to the pandemic.
ArchanaPotdar says
Do try.
Neha says
My family loves Bao Buns especially along with Chinese Sizzlers. Though I am familiar with the method but have never tried at home. Your post is too tempting and now I cannot refrain myself any further. Will try these Bao Buns soonest! You have painstakingly written the post down to its smallest details. Loved going through all of that. Great post!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Neha.
Chef Mireille says
Here the buns are available in every Asian supermarket, so easy to find. However, as a challenge, I would definitely want to try making the buns myself. I can't wait to try my hand at it.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀