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Pan-Fried Pork Buns
生煎包

Pan-Fried Pork Buns

"The rugged, street-level cousin of the Xiaolongbao. A thick, yeast-leavened bun packed with soup, steamed on top and aggressively fried on the bottom."

基本情報

Affordable

Vibe

Sizzling, Fast-paced, Textural

Duration

20-30 minutes

Best For

Budget travelers

背景ストーリー

Originated in the 1920s as a cheap, highly caloric breakfast for port laborers. Cooked in a massive cast-iron flat pan covered with a heavy wooden lid, achieving a dual-cooked Maillard reaction.

現地の秘密

"Order by the 'liang' (usually 4 buns). Bite firmly but cautiously—the soup inside is scalding. Visit Yang's Dumplings on Huanghe Road for their exceptional crayfish-filled variant."

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