Baozi Essays

giving insight to a possible explanation behind steamed buns being a Chinese staple. The nutritional aspect of the steam bun and why it allows for a balanced diet. Finally I will delve into why this dish is changing as technology improves. History Baozi or steamed buns are believed to be invented even before the middle ages and has been a staple dish within Chinese culture. The steamed bun and it’s variant mantou is most popular in northern China where wheat is sown and harvested. The exact reasoning