What’s a mantou?
Mantou is a Chinese steamed bun, made with flour, water, and yeast. Mantous may be plain or made with a sweet filling (like a creamy custard) or savory filling (minced meat or vegetables). They are very similar to baos, but while baos are buns with filling, the term mantou is commonly used to refer to buns without fillings. They are often served warm, freshly steamed as a breakfast or snack item, or to accompany other dishes. Its soft, fluffy texture makes it great for dipping. It also makes a tasty dessert. As a child, I used to love deep fried mantou dipped in condensed milk.