siu2 lung4 baau1小籠包小笼包
Jyutpingsiu2 lung4 baau1
Yalesíu lùhng bāau
Definition
Xiao long bao; a small steamed dumpling with thin dough, meat filling, and hot broth inside.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Ordering this dish is a quintessential part of the yum cha experience in Hong Kong. It is famous for the delicate soup trapped inside the thin wrapper, so be careful not to burn your tongue when you take the first bite. It is common to eat it with a side of vinegar and shredded ginger to balance the richness of the meat filling.
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The steamed dumplings at this restaurant are really good.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 燒賣, which is a different type of open-topped dumpling. Also, remember that the soup inside is very hot, so it is standard practice to poke a small hole in the skin to let the steam escape before eating.
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