Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns

Combining the saltiness and sweetness of teriyaki, the umami notes of miso, the meatiness of mushrooms, and the delighftul fluffiness of a bao bun, Trader Joe’s Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns may be mini, but every bite is mighty flavorful. Our supplier in Vietnam starts with a mix of sliced oyster, king oyster, and shiitake mushrooms, along with chopped carrots, onions, and spring onions for a nice variety of flavors and textures, then sautées them all in a rich and aromatic teriyaki miso sauce. After that, they stuff it into Mini rolls of dense and slightly sweet Bao Bun dough, which, when steamed or microwaved at home, takes on a light and fluffy consistency that consummately complements the sweet and savory veggies within.

Ready in a matter of minutes (they cook particularly quickly wrapped in a wet paper towel in the microwave), our bite-sized Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns are stellar as a quick snack, amazing as an appetizer, and even excellent as an entrée. And if you crave variety, they also make a great addition to a larger dim sum spread, alongside some of our other frozen favorites like Chicken Shu Mai. No matter what context you serve them in, we recommend pairing them with something nice and tangy to dip them in—our Gyoza Dipping Sauce, for example, suits them superbly.