Salted Bamboo Shoot Buns

Last updated 2026-11-10 — Salted Bamboo Shoot Buns 　　are a specialty unique to Hutou. The filling is savory and aromatic, while the wrapper is fine and chewy. To make the wrapper, first grind glutinous rice into a paste, then place it in a fine cloth bag to press out the moisture. Select wild, tender greens—purple chrysanthemum—and boil them, drain, and press dry. Pound them in a stone mortar until smooth and free of fibers, then mix evenly with glutinous rice dough and brown sugar. Knead into a uniform mixture, shape into balls by hand, then flatten. Stuff with bamboo shoots and minced meat, place a small piece of bamboo leaf underneath, and steam in a steamer. Brush the surface with a little scallion oil before serving. The buns are fragrant, savory, soft, and chewy, delicious either hot or cold—a true delicacy.