Tôm Hấp Bánh Bao

Tôm Hấp Bánh Bao is a delightful Vietnamese dish featuring succulent steamed shrimp paired with fluffy, savory buns. This high-protein seafood delicacy is perfect for a nutritious meal that tantalizes the taste buds.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (large, peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
• Bánh bao dough (prepared) - 4 pieces
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Ginger (minced) - 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fish sauce - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Cilantro (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Green onions (sliced) - 2 stalks
• Water - 1 liter

Steps

1. Prepare the marinade by mixing garlic, ginger, soy sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, black pepper, and sugar in a bowl.
2. Add the shrimp to the marinade and let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
3. While the shrimp marinates, prepare the steamer by bringing water to a boil in a pot.
4. Place the marinated shrimp on a steaming plate and set it over the boiling water, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
5. Meanwhile, steam the bánh bao according to the package instructions, typically for about 15 minutes.
6. Once the shrimp are done, remove them from the steamer and garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions.
7. Serve the steamed shrimp alongside the fluffy bánh bao, allowing diners to fill the buns with shrimp as desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

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