How to Cook Babi Guling Steamed Bun by TEMPLE by Ginger Moon

Babi Guling, or Balinese suckling pig, is one of Indonesia’s most iconic dishes, known for its rich spices, crispy skin, and deeply flavorful meat. At TEMPLE by Ginger Moon, this traditional favorite is reimagined into a modern creation: the Babi Guling Steamed Bun—a perfect blend of heritage and contemporary Asian dining.

Paired with lawar (a traditional Balinese vegetable mix) and finished with a crispy cracker inside a soft steamed bun, this dish delivers layers of texture and bold flavor in every bite.

If you are searching for how to cook Babi Guling steamed bun, this guide inspired by TEMPLE by Ginger Moon will help you recreate this unique dish at home.

Ingredients

To prepare this dish, you will need:

Main Ingredients

● Steamed buns (bao)
● Babi guling (suckling pig), shredded
● Lawar (Balinese vegetable mix)
● Crackers for crunch

These ingredients create a balance of soft, crispy, savory, and fresh element

Step 1: Prepare the Babi Guling

Start with cooked babi guling, ensuring the meat is tender and flavorful.

Shred the pork into bite sized pieces, including some of the crispy skin if available. The combination of juicy meat and crispy texture is what makes babi guling so special.

Warm the meat gently before assembling the buns.

Step 2: Prepare the Lawar

Lawar is a traditional Balinese side dish made with vegetables, herbs, and spices.

Prepare or lightly season your lawar so it remains fresh and aromatic. This element adds a bright, herbal contrast to the richness of the pork.

Step 3: Steam the Buns

Place the steamed buns in a steamer and heat for about 3 to 5 minutes until soft and fluffy.

The buns should be warm, light, and ready to hold the filling.

Step 4: Assemble the Steamed Bun

Now it is time to bring everything together:

1. Open the steamed bun gently.
2. Add a generous portion of shredded babi guling.
3. Top with lawar for freshness and balance.
4. Add a piece of cracker for a crispy texture.

This combination creates a perfect harmony of flavors and textures in every bite.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy

Serve the Babi Guling Steamed Bun immediately while warm.

The final dish offers:

● Soft and fluffy buns
● Rich and flavorful suckling pig
● Fresh and aromatic lawar
● A satisfying crunch from the cracker

Experience It at TEMPLE by Ginger Moon

While you can recreate this dish at home, the full experience can be enjoyed at TEMPLE by Ginger Moon in Kuta, where Indonesian tradition meets modern Asian cuisine.

The restaurant is known for transforming local flavors into creative dishes that are bold, vibrant, and perfect for sharing. Their Babi Guling Steamed Bun reflects this philosophy, bringing a classic Balinese dish into a new and exciting form.

If you are exploring Balinese and Asian dining in Bali, TEMPLE by Ginger Moon offers a unique culinary experience rooted in culture and flavor.

Learn more

The steamed bun recipe is featured in the pages of OUR BALI YOUR BALI — the world’s most important cookbook. Available for purchase at any Ginger Moon restaurant.

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