Sheng Jian Bao (Pan-Fried Pork Soup Dumplings)

Xiao long bao, Shanghai-style soup dumplings, have become legendary for good reason, but so far their doughier pan-fried cousins called sheng jian bao remain much less well-known here in the States. If you love XLB, you need to try sheng jian bao.

Shanghai Pan-fried Pork Buns (生煎馒头) - The Woks of Life

Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Buns, or shengjian bao (生煎包)/shengjian mantou (生煎馒头), are hard to get right. Our authentic recipe cracked the code!

Carrot Ginger Pork Buns, Two Ways (Bao Zi)

Carrot Ginger Pork Buns is one of the best fillings we’ve ever made. The sweetness of the carrot combined with ginger makes these pork buns just heavenly.

Steamed Vegetable Buns

Vegetarians and vegans, these Steamed Vegetable Buns are 100% vegan and delicious. This step-by-step steamed vegetable bun recipe will show you the way!

Chinese Steamed Pork Buns

Pillowy soft steamed buns filled with a sweet, savoury saucy pork filling. Homemade Chinese Pork Buns are truly just like what you get at dim sum / yum cha!

Taiwanese Pork Belly Buns (Gua Bao)

True Taiwanese pork belly buns have five defining components: the fluffy steamed bun, tender braised pork belly, pickled mustard greens, fresh cilantro, and powdered peanuts. All combined, it's a messy, colorful, glorious snack of salty, sweet, pungent, and fresh flavors, with multiple textures to boot.

Chinese Steamed Pork Buns (包子 - Baozi) - The Woks of Life

This baozi recipe makes delicious, authentic Chinese steamed pork buns that can be enjoyed fresh or frozen and reheated for a quick and tasty meal or snack.

Lotus Leaf Buns: Steamed Chinese Buns for Filling - The Woks of Life

I’ve used the recipe for these Steamed Lotus Leaf Buns so many times I just know it works! These buns are fluffy & slightly chewy, just how they should be.

Light and Tender Chinese Lotus Seed Buns

Fluffy and sweet, lotus seed buns are a popular treat at Chinese bakeries. As the name implies, they're flavored with a paste made from lotus flower seeds, which have a light, chestnut-like flavor. This recipe for homemade buns has been perfected to work with either low-gluten flour, or all-purpose. Hot from the steamer, they're a confection not to be missed. The only thing that could make them even better is a cup of bubble tea.

Chinese BBQ Pork Buns (Baked Char Siu Bao Recipe)

Chinese BBQ pork buns, or char siu bao, are a Chinese bakery favorite, filled with a savory/sweet filling of roast pork.