Shanghai is infamous for its soup dumplings, xiao long bao. Here in Shanghai, I was introduced to its cousin, the sheng jian bao, at Yang’s Fry Dumplings. It’s a total game changer!

Sheng jian baos are made with a thicker skin, filled with soupy meat and then FRIED. The crispy and crunchiness of the sheng jian bao brings this soup dumpling to a whole other level. Eat like you would with xiao long bao. Take a bite of the skin and let the soup cool. Once it’s cool, drink the soup and then consume the rest of the heavenly fried bao. 
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