Char Siu Bao

Char Siu Bao (Simplified Chinese: 叉烧包; Traditional Chinese: 叉燒包; Pinyin: Chāshāo bāo) are yeasted buns filled with diced Cantonese barbecue pork in a sweet-savory sauce. They are a core Dim Sum item in Guangdong and Hong Kong tea houses.

Characteristics

Steamed versions are fluffy and white, often with a cracked top; baked versions may have a golden, slightly sweet crust. The filling is glossy, diced, and more saucy than sliced roast meat alone.

Ingredients (overview)

Yeasted bun dough; char siu pork; sauce elements such as soy, oyster sauce, sugar, and starch. Exact sweetness varies by shop.

History and culture

The bun packages leftover or dedicated char siu for tea-house service and takeaway. It sits at the intersection of Dim Sum culture and Char Siu siu mei roasting traditions on Hong Kong Food and Guangdong Food pages.

Serving and variations

Dim sum basket or bakery case. See Char Siu, Dim Sum, and Baozi for related bun traditions.

See also

• Char Siu
• Dim Sum
• Baozi
• Hong Kong Food
• Guangdong Food
• Siu Mei
• List of dishes (A-Z)