chesebert
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authentic Xiao Long Bao (小笼包) besides the points you had already mentioned must:
1. have the right taste; its a special flavor that unless you had it once you wouldn't know what to look for.
2. the skin of the Xiao Long Bao (小笼包) must have enough elasticity that even if you pull the Xiao Long Bao (小笼包) straight up from the steamer (and no cabbage please), the skin will stretch out but will never break.
3. the juice of Xiao Long Bao (小笼包) must be by itself and integrated with the rest of the meat, in addition to impart some of its flavor on the skin, so that even when you suck the juice first before you take the bite (proper way to eat), there should be additional juice retained in the pork mix.
Originally Posted by milkpowder /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm interested to know what your opinion of a superb xiao long bao is. Like you, I'm pedantic about how it should be. |
authentic Xiao Long Bao (小笼包) besides the points you had already mentioned must:
1. have the right taste; its a special flavor that unless you had it once you wouldn't know what to look for.
2. the skin of the Xiao Long Bao (小笼包) must have enough elasticity that even if you pull the Xiao Long Bao (小笼包) straight up from the steamer (and no cabbage please), the skin will stretch out but will never break.
3. the juice of Xiao Long Bao (小笼包) must be by itself and integrated with the rest of the meat, in addition to impart some of its flavor on the skin, so that even when you suck the juice first before you take the bite (proper way to eat), there should be additional juice retained in the pork mix.