About
A Shanghainese dim sum featuring fluffy steamed buns filled with a rich, sweet fermented wheat paste and savory pork. The filling has a complex umami-sweet flavor from the fermented sauce, balanced by the neutral dough. Typically eaten as breakfast or a snack with tea.
Cultural Context
A classic Shanghainese breakfast item often sold by street vendors. The sweet-savory flavor profile reflects the region's culinary preferences. Traditionally eaten with soy milk or tea, representing the fusion of northern and southern Chinese culinary traditions in Shanghai.
Ingredients
500 gall-purpose flour(for dough)
5 gactive dry yeast
30 gsugar
250 mlwater(lukewarm)
300 gground pork(70% lean)
100 g