Chicken Pan-Fried Buns

Chicken Pan-Fried Buns

　　Chicken Pan-Fried Buns

　　　Chicken pan-fried buns are a distinctive snack from Shanghai. These buns are made with fermented refined white flour for the dough, and the filling consists of diced cooked chicken breast, minced pork, pork skin jelly, and a variety of seasonings including sesame oil. The tops of the pinched buns are dipped in chopped scallions and sesame seeds, the surface is brushed with vegetable oil, and then they are pan-fried until cooked. The finished product has a plump shape, with golden sesame seeds and bright green scallions on the top half, and a soft, tender texture. The bottom half is crispy and delicious, with a rich filling and plenty of juice—getting more flavorful the more you eat. This snack is best made at Wangjiasha Dim Sum Shop in Shanghai.