Monday, May 31, 2010

i SEE the humor of BAO ZI (包子) vs. Dumpling (饺子)

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Chinese are familiar with BAO ZI and JIAO ZI. We are eating for generations but we does not know one of the secret.

DO YOU WHO IS GUY AND WHO IS LADY ?
* answer can be found within this page

Before we get to know the answer, let us study how to differentiate both of them in details :-

Cha Siu Bao (BAO Zi/ 包子)
A BAO ZI or simply known as bao, bau, nunu, pow or pau is a type of steamed, filled bun or bread-like (i.e. made with yeast) item in various Chinese cuisines, as there is much variation as to the fillings and the preparations. In its bun-like aspect it is very similar to the traditional Chinese mantou. It can be filled with meat and/or vegetarian fillings.


Jiǎozi (Dumpling/饺子)

A Jiǎozi or gyōza (Japanese transliteration),or pot sticker is a Chinese dumpling widely spread to Japan, Eastern and Western Asia.

Jiaozi typically consist of a ground meat and/or vegetable filling wrapped into a thinly rolled piece of dough, which is then sealed by pressing the edges together or by crimping. Jiaozi should not be confused with wonton: jiaozi have a thicker, chewier skin and a flatter, more oblate, double-saucer like shape (similar in shape to ravioli), and are usually eaten with a soy-vinegar dipping sauce (and/or hot chili sauce); while wontons have thinner skin, are sphere-shaped, and are usually served in broth. The dough for the jiaozi and wonton wrapper also consist of different ingredients.

ANSWER: BAO ZI (包子), because it has "bao skin" (包皮)

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