Heating Instructions
What is the best way to heat a Bao bun?
Steamer method (preferred):
Baos are traditionally cooked in a steamer basket and that is the recommended method for reheating. Place the baos on individual parchment squares. Using a bamboo steamer, electric steamer, or a metal steamer basket in a stock pot, steam for 4 minutes from thawed, or 8 minutes from frozen. Fill and serve immediately.
Microwave method:
We understand that not every household has a steamer basket. To heat our baos in the microwave: Wrap the baos in wet paper towels and place on a microwave safe plate. Microwave on LOW (30% power) according to the table below. If heating from frozen, rotate and flip halfway through. Fill and serve immediately. DO NOT microwave on high power, as this will scorch the buns.
# OF BAOS |
FROM THAWED: |
FROM FROZEN: |
1 BAO | 45 SECONDS | 90 SECONDS |
2 BAOS | 1 MINUTE | 2 MINUTES |
4 BAOS | 2 MINUTES | 4 MINUTES |
6 BAOS | 3 MINUTES | 6 MINUTES |
We do not recommend heating our baos in the oven, toaster oven, or air fryer.