Custard Bao
Custard Bao, or Liu Sha Bao, is a beloved dim sum pastry from Cantonese cuisine, known for its soft, steamed bun exterior and a rich, molten salted egg yolk custard filling. The filling is typically made from salted duck egg yolks, butter, sugar, and sometimes milk powder, creating a sweet and savory 'lava' center that flows when bitten into.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carb and high-fat treat, with the steamed bun providing carbohydrates and the rich custard filling contributing significant fat and some protein from the eggs. A single bao can range from 150 to 250 calories, making it a delicious but indulgent snack.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 µg RAE |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.15 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1 µg |
| Cholesterol | 95 mg |
Per 2 buns (140 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The 'liu sha' (flowing sand) texture is a unique culinary achievement, achieved by carefully balancing ingredients so the custard remains liquid at room temperature. Nutritionally, while it's a decadent source of energy, the salted egg yolks do provide some iron and vitamin B12.
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