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xiaolongbao

Traditional dish from China

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About xiaolongbao

steamed bun

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.

Cuisine Type

  • Taiwanese cuisine
  • Chinese cuisine

Components

  • pork
  • dough
  • Napa cabbage
  • Lentinula edodes
  • Auricularia heimuer

Dietary Information

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✓ Must-try when visiting China
Traditional China cuisine

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