Jian Baos. Honestly, I didn't know what they were. It was only when I googled it, did I realize that locally, it's called Fried Siopao. Jian baos are cousins of the more known XLB (Xiao Long Baos), the difference is that jian baos are *breadier*, well that's according to www.seriouseats.com Now that I have an idea on what it is, I have some sort of expectation on it. Well, for most baos - I have these standards that need to be met. I like them aromatic. I like the ratio of the filling and bao bun to be just right. I like the bao bun to be tasty, and quite a few more. Ang arte ko, diba? But seriously - I have a lot of things to consider when it comes to baos 包 s. You will say, *ang daming arte naman ni Didi*! Well, true - because I've come across so many baos, that most of the time they are just pretending to be baos. Hahaha!! If you know what I mean. Like for example, the toasted siopao - I have NEVER come across one ...
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