What You Need to Know
Involves a combination of mechanical and thermal processes, including steaming and dough preparation, with chemical reactions such as protein coagulation and starch gelatinization.
Steps
- 1.
Xiaolongbao (Shanghai): Delicate steaming creates signature soup-filled dumplings
- 2.
Char Siu Bao (Guangdong): Steaming yields fluffy, cloud-like buns with sweet-savory filling
- 3.
Siu Mai (Hong Kong): Open-top steaming allows for perfect doneness of pork and shrimp filling
The Science
Primary Reaction
Starch gelatinization and protein coagulation