xiaolongbao
🇨🇳 A dish from China
Xiaolongbao is a type of Chinese tangbao (汤包), traditionally prepared in a xiaolong, a small bamboo steaming basket. The xiaolongbao originates from the city of Changzhou in Jiangsu province, and is an iconic dish of Jiangnan cuisine.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | wheat flour wrapper, minced pork, gelatinized broth, ginger, soy |
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| 🔥Cooking method | steamed in small bamboo baskets |
| 👅Flavour & style | savory, soupy, delicate |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | eaten as a dumpling snack or part of a meal |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does xiaolongbao come from?
xiaolongbao is a dish that originated in China.
What is xiaolongbao?
Xiaolongbao is a type of Chinese tangbao (汤包), traditionally prepared in a xiaolong, a small bamboo steaming basket. The xiaolongbao originates from the city of Changzhou in Jiangsu province, and is an iconic dish of Jiangnan cuisine.