Bao, also known as baozi, are soft, pillowy buns that are either steamed or baked. They come with a variety of fillings and are a common item in dim sum shops.
Tag: Appetizers
Bao
Banh Xeo
(Vietnamese filled crepe)
Banh xeo ("bahn SAY-oh") is a popular street snack in Vietnam, especially the south. The name means "sound crepe" and indicates the sound the batter makes when it hits the hot skillet.
Baleadas
(Honduran flour tortillas with beans and cheese)
A quick and satisfying Honduran breakfast, lunch or evening meal, baleadas are thick flour tortillas folded over a variety of fillings.
Baba Ghanoush
(Middle Eastern roasted eggplant dip)
Roasted eggplant dip is a very popular appetizer, or mezze, in the Middle East. The smoky, rich flavor of the eggplant goes well with wedges of pita bread or with raw vegetables.
Jamaican Beef Patties
(Jamaican spicy curried meat pies)
Descended from the British turnover, Jamaican beef patties liven up an old standby with a big pinch of curry and the fiery punch of the Scotch bonnet pepper.
Falafel
(Middle Eastern fried chickpea patties)
Falafel is the original veggie burger and is a common dish throughout the Middle East. It is found in Lebanon, Syria, Israel, Egypt and is especially popular with Palestinians.
Empanadas
(Latin savory stuffed pastries)
Empanadas are meat pies popular throughout the Latin world. The variety of fillings for empanadas is endless and includes stew-like mixtures chicken, beef, ham and cheese, fish and seafood.
Elotes Asados
(Mexican roast corn on the cob)
Roast corn on the cob is a favorite street food in Mexico, slathered with a cheesy, lime-scented sour cream sauce.
Pão de Queijo
(Brazilian cheese buns)
Pães de queijo are tasty little cheese buns popular in Brazil. They are made with cassava flour, which gives them an interesting taste and texture and makes them a gluten-free treat.
Pâtés Haïtiens
(Haitian puff pastry beef patties)
Filled with ground beef and nicely spiced, “patties” are popular with Haitians as a quick snack or meal on the go.