saang1 zin1 baau1生煎包

Jyutpingsaang1 zin1 baau1

Yalesāang jīn bāau

名詞

Definition

Pan-fried pork bun, usually topped with chopped spring onions and sesame seeds.

colloquialfooddim sum

How it's used

These buns are famous for their crispy bottom and juicy filling, often served with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and scallions. Unlike steamed buns, they are specifically pan-fried in a shallow layer of oil, which creates the signature texture contrast. They are a staple of Shanghai-style dim sum that has become very popular in local Hong Kong eateries.

Measure word

zek3隻jek

Examples

ngo5我soeng2想maai5買loeng5兩zek3隻saang1生zin1煎baau1包zou6做zou2早caan1餐。

I want to buy two pan-fried pork buns for breakfast.

le1呢gaan1間pou3舖tau2頭ge3嘅saang1生zin1煎baau1包hou2好m4唔hou2好sik6食aa4呀？

Are the pan-fried pork buns at this shop tasty?

Common phrases

jit6熱laat6辣laat6辣saang1生zin1煎baau1包

piping hot pan-fried pork bun

saang1生zin1煎baau1包dai2底

the bottom of the pan-fried pork bun

Common mistake

Do not confuse these with 蒸包, which are steamed and lack the crispy bottom crust. Also, be careful when eating them as the hot soup inside can easily burn your mouth.