Goubuli

Goubùli bāozi is a traditional steamed bun originating from Tianjin. The dough is usually made with a combination of yeast, sugar, flour, salt, oil, and baking powder. The dough is cut and formed into balls that are filled with a mixture of ground pork, pork fat, soy sauce, sesame oil, scallions, ginger, salt, and cold water. The pork has water slowly added to it so that it plumps up the meat and creates a savory broth as the buns steam. Once steamed and fully cooked, goubùli bāozi are served hot. Traditionally, these buns have eighteen folds on top – and although it's impressive, this step is not absolutely necessary.