Beijing, China – Baozi, the famous Chinese steamed bun, is recognized as one of the most popular foods in China, and to get the best kind, people have to stand in long lines. Baozi is usually made with various fillings, among which the baozi with dried tofu and vegetables in Shanghai has many fans.
Buying Experience of Baozi in Beijing
As part of a report on Chinese breakfasts, one day a visit was made to a baozi shop near one of Beijing's parks. In this shop, baozi with various fillings are offered, the most famous of which are those filled with pork, soy sauce, eggplant, and green pepper, as well as pickled vegetables. The juiciness of the fillings is considered a sign of the bun's good quality, according to Samantha Zhao, a resident of Beijing who participated in a baozi-making workshop at the famous Bao Er Jiu shop.
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Interesting Facts About Baozi
The Bao Er Jiu shop also sells baozi shaped like pineapples, although their signature flavor is the chocolate baozi with red bean, which has a delicious and not overly sweet taste. Samantha Zhao enjoys her experience of making classic Beijing baozi with pork and fennel filling, and she mentions its quality. The wait to buy baozi in Beijing has become a social experience, where people stand in line not just for food, but for a shared experience.
Ultimately, if I pass by this shop again and the line moves quickly, I might wait again to get baozi. Baozi is not just a meal, but a part of the culture and daily life of the people of Beijing.
Source: npr.org
