Bolo Bao (菠蘿包/bor lor bao/bo lo baau/bo luo bao) are Pineapple Buns from Hong Kong generally served during breakfast or alongside tea. The bun doesn’t actually contain any pineapple. The name comes from the cookie-like crust that covers the bun and is decorated into a pattern that resembles the outside of a pineapple. This crumbly, golden…
Jiu Cai Shui Jian Bao (Taiwanese Pan-Fried Leek Buns with Dried Shrimp)
Jiu Cai Shui Jian Bao are Taiwanese pan-fried buns filled with leeks and dried shrimp. Pan-frying the buns the same was as potstickers creates the best of both worlds. The bottom forms a crisp base while the steamed top remains chewy. The filling is a unique combination of leeks seasoned with a little dried shrimp and bean thread…
Yummy Kawaii Bento Cookbook Review and Steamed Piggy Buns
Yummy Kawaii Bento: Preparing Adorable Meals for Adorable Kids, written by Li Ming Lee, showcases over 160 tutorials to create an amazing assortment of charaben (characters, people, animals) style bento boxes. With the help of detailed instructions and step-by-step photographs, you can learn how to shape your family’s lunch into pigs, bears, sunflowers, penguins, ninjas, ducks, mermaids,…
Bún Thịt Nướng (Vietnamese Grilled Pork with Rice Noodles)
Bún Thịt Nướng is a Vietnamese rice noodle bowl with vegetables, herbs, grilled pork, and a nuoc cham (seasoned fish sauce) dipping sauce. It is one of the go-to dishes I order when we go to the local Vietnamese restaurant. I have always been a little intimidated to try it myself since the ingredient list…
Strawberry Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns are a popular treat enjoyed on Good Friday in the United Kingdom. They are a sweet bread traditionally filled with currants or raisins and topped with a cross . I made the non-traditional Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns last year, but these Strawberry Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns take it a step…
Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns, also known as Good Friday Buns, are a British sweet bread associated with Good Friday. They often have dried fruit and may be seasoned with various spices, such as cinnamon. I made a chocolate chip variation. A cross is either cut into the dough or piped over the top. In an effort…
Panipopo (Samoan Sweet Coconut Buns)
Panipopo is a type of Samoan bread soaked in sweet coconut sauce. Popo means coconut in Samoan, and pani means buns. In the pan, it looks like a regular dinner roll, but remove the pieces to reveal the layer of coconut sauce. The panipopo are served upside down, sauce side up, with extra sauce from…
Peynirli Poğaça (Turkish Feta Buns)
Poğaça (POH-gah-cha) is a type of savory bread from Turkey. Peynirli Poğaça are filled with Feta cheese and herbs. Peynirli (pain-eer-lee) means “with cheese” in Turkish. Other fillings for poğaça may include Kasar cheese, potato, olives, or minced meat. These little buns are highly addictive and there are many versions throughout eastern Europe. The slight…
