Mantou

Mantou (traditional Chinese: 饅頭; simplified Chinese: 馒头), often referred to as Chinese steamed bun, is a white and soft type of steamed bread or bun popular in northern China. Folk etymology connects the name mantou to a tale about Zhuge Liang.

Mantou
Classic white mantou
Alternative namesChinese steamed bun, Chinese steamed bread
TypeBread, dim sum
Place of originChina
Region or stateEast Asia
Main ingredientsWheat flour, water, leavening agents
Mantou
Traditional Chinese饅頭
Simplified Chinese馒头
Alternative Chinese name
Traditional Chinese麵頭
Simplified Chinese面头
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