bao buns
Fluffy filled pockets
Bao buns are soft, pillowy steamed buns from Chinese cuisine, made with wheat flour and leavened dough.
The folded variety—gua bao—typically cradles fillings like braised pork belly, pickled vegetables, and peanuts.
Plain round bao may be stuffed with sweet or savory fillings.
We grabbed bao buns from the food truck.
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