Xiao long bao
What is Xiao long bao?
Whilst the dumplings received much adoration, the name didn't stick, eventually changing to xiao long bao, meaning 'little basket bun'. Although xiao long bao can still be found in Shanghai, it wasn't until they featured on the menu at Din Tai Fung in Taiwan in the mid 20th century that they achieved global acclaim.
What is Red braised pork belly?
It means meat that has been braised in the mixture of soy sauce, cooking wine and aromatics to the point where it has taken on the dark caramelized red color of the soy sauce. This picture looks like chunks of fatty pork belly sitting in broth.
What is Sheng Jian bao?
Shengjianbao, also known as Pan-Fried Buns, is a traditional Shanghai snack with a history of over a hundred years. The buns are made by wrapping semi-fermented dough with fresh meat and gelatinised pork skin to form a bun. They are then fried in a flat pan.