At the table
Lift gently and take a small bite after letting the hot filling cool. Keep the opening upward to catch the juices.
Ask whether the filling is beef or lamb, which vegetables and dough additions are used. Contains wheat, soy and sesame; the name alone does not certify halal preparation.
This is a historical beef representative; lamb is another meat choice. The vegetable species and dough formula are not fixed here, and present-day shops may differ.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
This is a historical beef representative; lamb is another meat choice. The vegetable species and dough formula are not fixed here, and present-day shops may differ.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Savory meat, sesame and warm spices.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Thin soft wrapper, ample juicy filling.
- How it’s made
- Season chopped beef with soy sauce, fermented seasoning paste, Sichuan-pepper and star-anise water, sesame oil, MSG, scallion and ginger. Mix in squeezed-dry vegetables, wrap in wheat dough and steam. Vegetable type and dough additions are unspecified.
This is a historical beef representative; lamb is another meat choice. The vegetable species and dough formula are not fixed here, and present-day shops may differ.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Hebei.
About this regional connection
Hebei: Local culinary association; not a claim of exclusive origin.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有白运章包子吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Bai Yunzhang steamed buns
Bai Yunzhang is a Baoding bun tradition known for a thin wrapper around a large, juicy meat filling and aromatic sesame seasoning.