 Classic white mandarin rolls | |
| Alternative names | Steamed Mandarin rolls |
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| Type | Bread |
| Place of origin | China |
| Main ingredients | wheat flour,yeast,water,salt,sugar, andbaking soda |
| Huajuan | |||||||||||
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| Chinese | 花捲/卷 | ||||||||||
| Literal meaning | flower roll | ||||||||||
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| Chinese | 雲絲卷 | ||||||||||
| Literal meaning | cloud silk roll | ||||||||||
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Huajuan (Chinese:花捲/卷;pinyin:huājuǎn), also calledMandarin rolls orflower rolls, are a variety of steamed bun from northernChina which are popular throughout the country.[1] Likemantou, the mandarin roll is adim sum dish and a staple ofChinese cuisine. Huā juǎn are named for their distinctive shape; the literal English translation of "huā juǎn" is "flower twist."[2]
The dough of the rolls is made ofwheat flour,yeast,water,salt,sugar, andbaking soda; sometimessoybean oil, vegetableshortening, andmilk ormilk powder are used.[1][3][4][5] Afterproofing, the stretchy and pliable dough is layered withscallions, sliced and twisted into layered knots, and steamed.[4] The result is a lightly oily roll with a pillowy, fluffy texture and pleasant chew.[5]
Mandarin rolls are usually savory, thanks to the use of scallions, salt, and occasional addition ofChinese five spice in the filling. However, sweet versions also exist. Because southern varieties of mandarin rolls are slightly sweet, they can be eaten plain. Sometimes they are eaten withsweetened condensed milk.
Chinese breads | |
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