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xiaolongbao

Noun

Meaning

xiaolongbao (plural xiaolongbao)

(Chinese cuisine) A type of dumpling or steamed bun (baozi) associated with eastern China, particularly Nanxiang near Shanghai.

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Examples

A common way of eating xiaolongbao is to bite off the top, suck out the soup, then dip it in the dark Chinese vinegar before eating. Source: Internet

Although it appears delicate, a good xiaolongbao is able to hold in the soup until it is bitten. Source: Internet

The most well-known type is Nanxiang xiaolongbao, which is a traditional snack of Nanxiang Township in Shanghai's suburbs and can be found all over Shanghai. Source: Internet

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