Bao (steamed bun)

A soft fluffy snow-white bun of yeast dough, steamed, with a tender slightly sweetish taste, closed with a filling or open gua bao with meat and vegetables.

Bao (steamed bun) is a soft fluffy snow-white bun of yeast wheat dough on milk or water with sugar and baking powder, steamed, with a tender slightly sweetish taste and a slightly chewy airy crumb. It is served closed with a filling (pork, chicken, vegetables) or open in a gua bao folded shape, filled with meat, cucumber, coriander, peanuts and sauces.