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Baozi Wikipedia

The baozi (zh-cp|c=包子|p=bāozi), bao tze (Wade-Giles romanization), or bau, is a type of steaming|steamed, filled bun or bread-like item in Chinese cuisine. In its bun-like aspect it is very similar to the traditional Chinese mantou. It can be filled with meat and/or vegetarian fillings, as well as other possibilities. It can be eaten at any meal in Chinese culture, and is often eaten for breakfast.

Well known types of baozi include:

• Charsiu bau (zh-stp|s=叉烧包|t=叉燒包|p=chāshāobāo) or manapua, filled with barbeque-flavoured char siu|char siu pork.

• naihuangbao (zh-cp|c=?????????|p=naihuangbao): filled with sweet yellow custard filling.

• pineapple bun or bo lo bao: a sweet and crispy baozi, though it does not actually contain pineapple.

• Xiaolongbao (zh-cp|c=小笼包|p=xiǎolóngbāo) or tangbao: a soup-flavored baozi from Shanghai. Because it is succulent and prepared with a flour enclosing, it is considered different from other bao types, and more closely resembles a jiaozi

• Goubuli a baozi variety from Tianjin; its name literally means, "Dogs don't pay attention to it."

Last Modified:   2005-11-07