At the table
Let the bun and its hot filling cool a little, then take small bites to enjoy the crisp sesame shell and juicy pork. Ask about the pepper level if you prefer milder food.
Contains pork, wheat and sesame. Dough can include lard, and the filling may use soy sauce containing soy and wheat. Check the recipe if you avoid particular ingredients.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Spice blends vary by maker.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Pepper warmth.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Crisp shell; juicy filling.
- How it’s made
- Bake against the oven wall.
Spice blends vary by maker.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Taiwan.
About this regional connection
Taiwan: A Taiwanese specialty.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有胡椒餅吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
A crisp shell around peppery pork
Bakers fill the dough with pork, chopped scallions and pepper, then wet the outside and coat it in sesame seeds. The buns are pressed against the oven wall to bake, forming a crisp shell around a juicy filling. Each maker can use a different spice blend, so the pepper warmth and aroma may vary.
