Siopao
 Siopao buns from the Philippines with dipping sauce | |
| Alternative names | Salapao (Thailand) |
|---|---|
| Type | Baozi |
| Place of origin | Philippines, Thailand |
Siopao (simplified Chinese: 烧包; traditional Chinese: 燒包; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: sio-pau) is a Hokkien term for bāozi (包子), literally meaning "steamed buns".[1] It is a famous Chinese-Filipino snack sold mostly in Chinese restaurants or by sidewalk vendors in the Philippines. It has also been incorporated into Thai cuisine where it is called salapao (Thai: ซาลาเปา).[2] It is also a favorite in Hawaii where it is called manapua.
A popular food item in the Philippines and Thailand, siopao and salapao do not require utensils to eat and can be consumed on-the-go. Like bāozi, there are different varieties based on stuffing: Asado or bola-bola (which may use pork, chicken, beef, shrimp or salted duck egg).[3] There is also a baked variety. [4]
See also
- Bāozi, the Chinese version of the steamed bun.
- Mandarin roll
- Mantı
- Mántóu
- Nikuman
- Bánh bao
- List of buns
- List of steamed foods
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References
- ^ Frances Lorraine Haw-Ang (August 25, 2010). "Top 10 Siopao in Manila". http://www.spot.ph. Retrieved 21 December 2010.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ "Salapao – Chinese Steamed Buns". http://www.thaizer.com/. January 15, 2010. Retrieved 21 December 2010.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ Robert Colinares (September 30, 2008). "Siopao (Steam Buns)". http://www.filipino-food-lovers.com. Retrieved 21 December 2010.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ http://www.mixingbowl.com/content/GELACIOSFILIPINOAMERICANRECIPES/recipe/5805221/Baked-Siopao
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