Char siu bao is a Cantonese-style bun filled with sweet barbecued pork. It’s a staple of dim sum tables around the world, and though it may look simple to make, getting it right takes years to master.

This is the third episode in our 10-part series about different types of bao in China. In the next episode, we’ll feature a cute, Instagram-friendly bun invented in Hong Kong. Stay tuned!

0:00 Introduction
0:47 What is a char siu bao?
3:16 How it's made
6:11 What makes a good char siu bao?

If you liked this video, we have more from our bao series, including:

How to Make Perfect Soup Dumplings - Eat China (S3E1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALsaHSaDlFs

How to Eat China’s Biggest Soup Dumpling - Eat China (S3E2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g1-eluXkKk

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Producer: Clarissa Wei
Videographer: Hanley Chu, Mario Chui, and Nicholas Ko
Editor: Nicholas Ko
Narration: Tiffany Ip
Animation: Stella Yoo
Mastering: Victor Peña

Music: Audio Network

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