Ping On Bun
🇨🇳 A dish from China
Ping on bun is a traditional Hong Kong food. It is a steamed bun consisting of low-protein rice flour and sugar, with a filling of either lotus seed paste, sesame, or sweet bean paste, that is then stamped with Chinese text reading "peace" or "safety".
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | rice flour, sugar, lotus seed paste, sesame, sweet bean paste |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | steamed bun, stamped with auspicious characters |
| 👅Flavour & style | soft, mildly sweet |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | a festive or celebratory sweet snack |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Ping On Bun come from?
Ping On Bun is a dish that originated in China.
What is Ping On Bun?
Ping on bun is a traditional Hong Kong food. It is a steamed bun consisting of low-protein rice flour and sugar, with a filling of either lotus seed paste, sesame, or sweet bean paste, that is then stamped with Chinese text reading "peace" or "safety".