Fine Food Specialty - Xiaolongbao

Author: Jin Hua
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Generally, steamed buns are purchased from stores rather than homemade. Even if homemade, it's difficult to achieve authentic flavor. Due to the complex process and unique techniques involved, our publishing house has specially invited a 30-year-experienced soup dumpling master to share the secrets of this delicious dish with readers. The book reveals the methods and techniques of making soup dumplings, accompanied by step-by-step illustrations. By following the images and explanations, you can easily make a steamer full of authentic and delicious soup dumplings! Among the various exquisite and delicious Chinese snacks, the most popular pastry is undoubtedly the fresh meat soup dumplings from Huaiyang and Shanghai. No matter in Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo, New York, or other parts of the world, they are loved by people from all over the world. Among the most famous are the "Nanxiang Steamed Buns from Shanghai," which have a history of over 100 years in Shanghai. Soup dumplings are called "steamed buns" and originate from Nanxiang Town in Jiading County, Shanghai. According to the "Continued Records of Jiading County," "Steamed buns come in two types: tight-leavened and loose-leavened. Tight-leavened ones are made with clear water and dough, thin skin and plenty of filling. The Nanxiang-style is the most renowned, imitated by others, and known as the 'Xiang-style.'" Due to the non-leavened dough, the characteristic is "thin skin and plenty of filling," which made it famous in Jiading. In the early 1920s, a business owner named Wu opened the "Changxing Steamed Bun Shop" (later renamed the "Nanxiang Steamed Bun Shop") in Shanghai City God Temple, specializing in "Xiang-style" buns and quickly gained fame in Shanghai. In Taipei and Tokyo, the most famous soup dumplings are "Ding Tai Fung," while in New York, the most famous are "Lu Ming Chun." The popularity of soup dumplings lies in their small and delicate size, thin skin, plenty of filling, and rich, savory broth. Each bite is refreshing and satisfying. If accompanied by shredded ginger and fragrant vinegar, the flavor is even better.