caa1 siu1 caan1 baau1叉燒餐包叉烧餐包
Jyutpingcaa1 siu1 caan1 baau1
Yalechā sīu chāan bāau
Definition
Baked barbecue pork buns, a Hong Kong bakery classic containing minced char siu and onions inside a Western-style sweet bun.
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How it's used
Distinguish this clearly from the traditional steamed 叉燒包, as the baking process gives the dough a sweet, buttery, and slightly crispy texture similar to a pineapple bun. It is a staple item found in local bakeries and tea restaurants, often served warm straight from the oven. Unlike the steamed version, the filling here is typically diced smaller and mixed with a savory onion gravy.
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I want to buy two barbecue pork buns for breakfast.
Have you tried the barbecue pork bun from that tea restaurant yet?
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Common phrases
freshly baked barbecue pork bun
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