Cheese-curd buns 奶渣包子
Cheese-curd buns is featured among the local specialties of Tibet (Xizang).
Soft steamed buns enclose a filling made with Tibetan dairy curds. Ask whether the filling is sweet or savory before ordering them at a Tibetan snack restaurant.
How it is made
Leavened dough is wrapped around a filling made from dairy curds and steamed into soft buns. The curds may be seasoned sweet or savory according to the kitchen.
Flavour & texture
The bread is fluffy and mild, while the center is denser, gently tangy and distinctly dairy-flavored rather than a meat filling.
Local roots & traditions
Curd-filled buns reflect the importance of dairy foods in Tibetan cooking, adapting them to a familiar steamed-bread format.
How to order Cheese-curd buns
Ask whether the filling contains sugar, salt or other additions and open the first bun carefully while hot.
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Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 奶渣包子 for Cheese-curd buns. Ask whether the filling contains sugar, salt or other additions and open the first bun carefully while hot.