Confusion of dumplings and steam buns
Recently, I have been asked the same question, how many kinds of dumplings do you have in China? Or what's the difference between
"xiǎolóngbāo" and "jiǎo zi"? Because they are translated into one word "dumpling".
This confuses lots of foreigners, let me tell you in China we have 5 different kinds buns or dumplings. The most obvious difference is that they all look differently, here is the picture of "xiǎolóngbāo".
It also known as "soup dumpling", is a type of "bun" from eastern China, including Shanghai and Wuxi. It is traditionally steamed in small bamboo
baskets.
There is another bun which is called "mán tóu", is a kind of steamed bun originating in China. It is typically eaten as a staple in Northern parts of
China where wheat rather than rice is grown. It doesn't has fillings. As you can see from the picture below.
As for "baozi" it is similar to "xiaolongbao" but with bigger size, see the picture below.
When we talk about dumplings, there are 2 kinds. One is "jiǎozi" the other is "húntún". Let's first look at a picture of "jiǎozi"
Jiaozi is typically consists of a ground meat and/or vegetable filling wrapped into a thinly rolled piece of dough, which is then sealed by pressing the edges together or by crimping. Japan also has "jiǎozi", however it is normally fried.
Now. here comes the picture of "húntún".
"Húntún"(Wonton) should not be confused with "jiǎozi", jiaozi has a thicker, chewier skin and a flatter, more oblate, double-saucer like shape (similar in shape to ravioli), and are usually eaten with a soy-vinegar dipping sauce (and/or hot chili sauce); while wontons have thinner skin, are sphere-shaped, and are usually served in broth. The dough for the jiaozi and wonton wrapper also consist of different ingredients.
Ok, guys, if you come to China. You definitely need to try all of those 5, I guarrantee you will just love it! Have a nice day!
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Chinese Mandarin : Registered on : 2009-06-18 Language : English Posts : 1 Responses : 13 Comments : 0 |
| | Harrypotter yahoo.com.cn
2009-06-19 / 09:30AM | | I only tried “xiaolongbao”, it was delicious but really hot for the soup inside, you need to eat it carefully.
Benny, can you recommend some of the places in Shanghai for “xiaolongbao”
xiexie
Harry | |
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Chinese Mandarin : Registered on : 2007-07-25 Language : None Posts : 0 Responses : 2 Comments : 128 |
| | Benny the Editor bennysland.com
2009-06-19 / 02:59PM | | Hi Harry,
You can go to “Yu” Garden in Shanghai, they have the best xiaolongbao in the world. It’s stuffed with the crab meat
Benny | |
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Chinese Mandarin : Registered on : 2009-06-18 Language : English, Japanese Posts : 2 Responses : 24 Comments : 16 |
| | mobilesuit yahoo.com.cn
2009-06-19 / 03:28PM | | In Japan, we always eat fried “jiaozi” not water boiled, it is an extremely popular food.
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2014-03-30 / 12:33AM | | do you think they have baozi at Chinese restaurants here in America? I’ve been dying to try them. They look delicious!! | |
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