How Much Do You Know About Steamed Buns？

Intermediate level 6 Mins

Amy learns about the history of Steamed Buns or “Xiaolongbao” from Lily. They begin their conversation when Lily offers Amy a steamed bun. Amy is impressed by the soft bread and the savory filling of delicious meatballs She had seen them when she first came to China but hadn’t tried one until now. Lily explains that the bun is made in a steamer that is made from bamboo and wood chips. Steamers are typically small, measuring around 18 cm to 25 cm. Additionally, Xiaolongbao is sometimes referred to as ‘dragon bread’ due to the fact that dragons are well-liked in Chinese culture. Amy again expresses her newfound love for “Chinese dragon bread” and Lily shares with her that she can find plenty of it on the side of the road as people are selling it

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味道。这个包⼦很软，⾥⾯的⾁丸也很⾹。我刚来中国

的时候⻅过这种⼩包⼦，不过 直没有吃。 ”

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