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| Type | Hong Kong pastry |
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| Place of origin | Hong Kong |
| Beef bun | |
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| Chinese | 牛肉 包 |
| Literal meaning | beef bun |
| Jyutping | ngau4juk6 baau1 |
Beef bun is a type of Hong Kong pastry. It is one of the most standard pastries in Hong Kong and can also be found in most Chinatown bakery shops. The bun has a ground beef filling,sometimes including pieces of onions. [1] [2]
Dim sum is a large range of small Chinese dishes that are traditionally enjoyed in restaurants for brunch,with a “selection of over 1,000 varieties of small-plate Chinese foods,usually meat or vegetables in dough or a wrapper that is steamed,deep-fried or pan-fried.”Most modern dim sum dishes are commonly associated with Cantonese cuisine,although dim sum dishes also exist in other Chinese cuisines. In the tenth century,when the city of Canton (Guangzhou) began to experience an increase in commercial travel,many frequented teahouses for small-portion meals with tea called "yum cha" (brunch). "Yum cha" includes two related concepts. The first is "jat zung loeng gin",which translates literally as "one cup,two pieces". This refers to the custom of serving teahouse customers two delicately made food items,savory or sweet,to complement their tea. The second is dim sum,which translates literally to "touch the heart",the term used to designate the small food items that accompanied the tea.
A sausage roll is a savoury dish,popular in current and former Commonwealth nations,consisting of sausage meat wrapped in puff pastry. Although variations are known throughout Europe and in other regions,the sausage roll is most closely associated with British cuisine.
Yum cha is the Cantonese tradition of breakfast or brunch involving Chinese tea and dim sum. The practice is popular in Cantonese-speaking regions,including Guangdong province,Guangxi province,Hong Kong,and Macau. It is also carried out in other regions worldwide where there are overseas Cantonese communities. Yum cha generally involves small portions of steamed,pan-fried,or deep-fried dim sum dishes served in bamboo steamers,which are designed to be eaten communally and washed down with hot tea. People often go to yum cha in large groups for family gatherings and celebrations.
Cha chaan teng,often called a Hong Kong-style cafe or diner in English,is a type of restaurant that originated in Hong Kong. Cha chaan teng are commonly found in Hong Kong,Macau,and parts of Guangdong. Due to the waves of mass migrations from Hong Kong in the 1980s,they are now established in major Chinese communities in Western countries such as Australia,Canada,the United Kingdom,and the United States. Likened to a greasy spoon cafe or an American diner,cha chaan tengs are known for eclectic and affordable menus,which include dishes from Hong Kong cuisine and Hong Kong-style Western cuisine. They draw comparisons to Western cafés due to their casual settings,as well as menus revolving around coffee and tea.
Comfort food is food that provides a nostalgic or sentimental value to someone and may be characterized by its high caloric nature associated with childhood or home cooking. The nostalgia may be specific to an individual or it may apply to a specific culture.
Melonpan,also called melon bun or melon bread,is a Japanese sweetbun covered in a layer of crispy cookie dough. The texture resembles that of a melon,such as a cantaloupe. They are not traditionally melon flavored.
The cocktail bun is a Hong Kong–style sweet bun with a filling of shredded coconut. It is one of several iconic types of baked goods originating from Hong Kong.
Meat floss,also known as pork or yuk sung,is a dried meat product with a light and fluffy texture similar to coarse cotton,originating from China.
Variations of cream buns or cream rolls exist all around the world. Typically they are made with an enriched dough bread roll that is split after baking and cooling and filled with cream.
A curry beef turnover or curry puff is a type of Chinese pastry.
A peanut butter bun is a sweet bun found in Chinatown bakery shops. The bun has layers of peanut butter fillings,sometimes with light sprinkles of sugar mixed with the peanut butter for extra flavor. Unlike other similar buns,the shape varies,depending on the bakery.
Ham and egg bun is a type of Hong Kong pastry. It is a bun or bread that contains a sheet of egg and ham. It is commonly found in Hong Kong as well as some Chinatown bakery shops overseas. It is also a common meal in Brazil,simply called a sandwich.
Pan dulce,literally meaning "sweet bread",is the general name for a variety of Mexican pastries. They are inexpensive treats and are consumed at breakfast,merienda,or dinner. The pastries originated in Mexico following the introduction of wheat during the Spanish conquest of the Americas and developed into many varieties thanks to French influences in the 19th century.
Concha,plural conchas,is a traditional Mexican sweet bread roll with similar consistency to a brioche. Conchas get their name from their round shape and their striped,seashell-like appearance. A concha consists of two parts,a sweetened bread roll,and a crunchy topping;With the most common crunchy topping flavors being chocolate,vanilla,and strawberry. Conchas are commonly found throughout Mexico in panaderias. They can now also be found in grocery stores and bakeries across the United States.
Samsa is a savoury pastry in Central Asian cuisines. It represents a bun stuffed with meat and sometimes with vegetables.
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