Steamed Meat Bun

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Nanxiang steamed meat buns are enjoyed at Yuyuan Garden in Huangpu district. [Photo/WeChat account: shhplyj]

The xiaolong mantou, or steamed meat bun is a famous native food of Shanghai. This popular snack is commonly called by its Mandarin name xiaolongbao.

Famous for its thin skin and sumptuous soup-filled stuffing, the art of making xiaolongbao was listed as a municipal intangible cultural heritage item in April 2007.

 

Source: "shhplyj" WeChat account

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