Chinese Dish

Shengjian Mantou

生煎馒头

Also known as: Sheng jian bao, Pan-fried buns, Shanghai fried dumplings, Shengjian bao

What is Shengjian Mantou?

Shanghai-style pan-fried soup buns with a crispy golden bottom and soft top, filled with juicy pork and broth, sprinkled with sesame seeds and scallions.

Typical Ingredients

wheat flour
pork
pork skin jelly
sesame seeds
scallions
ginger
soy sauce
sugar
vegetable oil

Allergen Information

Always confirm with restaurant staff before ordering.

Soy
Often Present
Gluten
Often Present
Sesame
Often Present

Wheat dough essential. Sesame seeds are standard garnish. Soy sauce used in filling.

Questions to Ask Staff

Important questions to confirm with restaurant staff.

Can sesame seeds be omitted?
Does the filling contain shellfish?

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