At the table
Eat as a staple alongside other dishes. Ask whether the serving is plain or comes with fillings or accompaniments.
Confirm wheat and other flours, milk, eggs and any added fats. A corn-based bun is not automatically gluten-free, vegan or sugar-free. Check accompanying fillings and sauces separately.
The proportion of corn flour, added flours, sugar and other ingredients may differ. The name does not guarantee a pure-corn recipe.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
The proportion of corn flour, added flours, sugar and other ingredients may differ. The name does not guarantee a pure-corn recipe.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Corn is the defining ingredient; sweetness and other seasonings vary.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- The texture depends on the flour blend and preparation. Do not expect every version to have the same softness or graininess.
- How it’s made
- Wotou are steamed buns. The corn flour blend, dough preparation and shaping can differ between makers.
The proportion of corn flour, added flours, sugar and other ingredients may differ. The name does not guarantee a pure-corn recipe.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Jilin.
About this regional connection
Jilin: Siping local corn wotou documented in provincial reporting.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有四平玉米窝头吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Corn staples in Siping
Siping’s corn food range includes wotou alongside steamed cakes, dumplings and noodles. Local producers have developed several ways to turn corn into everyday staples.