Steamed buns, or xiaolongbao, receive global acclaim for their paper-thin skin and light, flavorful fillings. They are steamed to perfection, highlighting a harmonious blend of their delicate ...
Instead, the new method only requires steamed buns, an everyday food in northern China. At the current exchange rate, one dollar can buy six or more buns, known as mantou in Chinese.
Many of you who, like me, came of age in the ’60s will recognize the title of today’s column as lyrics from one of Bob Dylan’s songs. And many of you, like me, may be experiencing no small bit of ...