If you’ve ever had dim sum at a Chinese restaurant, you may have noticed a few different types of buns available for purchase, either steamed or baked. Generally, these buns will be filled with barbecue pork, but their fillings may surprise you; they could be filled with chicken, beef, or even a sweet filling, like pineapple or custard.
These are known as baozi, or bao for short, and they are more popular than ever—especially in the United States.