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Macau · Guangdong · THE FOOD GUIDE

Soft steamed bun with egg-and-milk custard

Steamed custard bun

奶黄包

Nǎihuáng bāo

A soft wheat bun encloses a sweet yellow egg-and-milk custard. It is steamed until fluffy and is part of the Cantonese dim sum repertoire.

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Kid-friendly

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The fluffy bun and soft custard are easy to share in a small piece; let the warm filling cool first.

Recipes vary. Ask the restaurant about ingredients and serving before you order.

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What goes into it?

How does it taste?

Sweet, milky egg custard.

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Texture: Fluffy bun around a soft, creamy filling.

A CONNECTION TO PLACE

Origin & regional roots

Macau · Guangdong

Associated with Macau. Associated with Guangdong.

About this regional connection

Guangdong: Guangdong association; not an exclusive origin claim.

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ASK IF IT'S AVAILABLE

请问你们有奶黄包吗？

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