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.
Classic white mantou | |
| Alternative names | Chinese steamed bun, Chinese steamed bread |
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| Type | Bread, dim sum |
| Place of origin | China |
| Region or state | East Asia |
| Main ingredients | Wheat flour, water, leavening agents |
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| Traditional Chinese | 饅頭 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 馒头 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 麵頭 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 面头 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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