The older and younger sisters were very excited; the new flavor of the steamed buns today suited their taste perfectly.
Regardless of their appetite, they each asked for ten buns.
On the contrary, Dad said that just five would be enough as a token gesture.
Xue Junyan, who was passing by, saw a large crowd queuing up and, instead of rushing home, curiously walked over.
Then I heard people in line asking for so many buns, looking on with puzzled expressions.
Looking at how young and thin they are, how can they eat so much?
He can actually eat ten steamed buns?
And why are so many people queuing up to buy steamed buns so late at night?
Xue Junyan watched out of curiosity.
Then, drawn by the aroma, they couldn't resist and quietly joined the queue at the back.
You really shouldn't join in the fun blindly!
And let me tell you, the aroma is absolutely irresistible!
Half an hour later, Xue Junyan finally got to the front of the line. He stood in front of the stall, looking at the steamed buns in the steamer, hesitating about which one to choose.
"One of each of these buns and steamed bread, please."
Inside the two steamers, the char siu buns, plump and naturally open at the top, resemble lotus flowers in bloom, looking very tempting and emitting a fresh and fragrant aroma.
The red bean buns in the other steamer are round at first glance.
The buns, about the size of a palm, are round and shiny, like big, white steamed buns.
Unsuspecting people might easily mistake a red bean bun for a steamed bun.
"Sir, these are red bean buns, five yuan each. The ones with the opening on this side are char siu buns, ten yuan each, two for fifteen yuan."
Lin Zhou smiled and picked up a plastic bag, putting two steamed buns in Xue Junyan's bag.
Upon hearing this, Xue Junyan looked at the red bean bun with surprise.
It's quite normal that such a round steamed bun is actually a red bean bun, with no pleats on it.
But the price surprised him.
Two steamed buns cost fifteen yuan!
We've been queuing for so long, but we didn't ask about the price beforehand.
We've already queued up and wasted so much time, wouldn't it be a huge loss if we just gave up?
So Xue Junyan took out his phone to pay, and then walked to the side with the steamed buns.
He needs to really taste whether these expensive buns are any good.
Can I get a refund if it doesn't taste good?
Xue Junyan's mind was filled with all sorts of thoughts. The steaming bun in his hand was not in a hurry to eat it. Instead, he admired the round appearance of the red bean bun for a while. It was really too cute. It was like a little toy to relieve stress. The skin was very soft to the touch and would bounce back.
He took a bite with great anticipation, and sure enough, the texture was very soft, just as he had expected, as the sensation transmitted back to his nerves.
The dough was just the right thickness, neither too thin nor too thick, and it was evenly wrapped around a generous amount of red bean paste. The filling was so hot that he instinctively squeezed it out, causing the red bean paste to spill out.
A large amount of red bean paste flowed out quickly, carrying a strong aroma of red beans, and dripped onto his hand. He was immediately startled by the heat and almost jumped up.
He opened his mouth and breathed heavily, trying to cool himself down quickly.
Once you start chewing, the delicious flavor of the red bean bun begins to bloom in your mouth.
The red bean paste has a distinct grainy texture, while the smooth texture and sweet flavor of the red beans fill the mouth, making sweet-toothed people unable to help but show a happy smile.
This sweetness isn't cloyingly sweet; it's enjoyed with the flavorless but perfectly soft dough, making every bite a delightful experience.
It was so delicious that even he, a grown man, fell in love with the sweetness.
I couldn't resist and finished the bun in just a few bites.
Not having had enough, I wanted to turn around and buy a few more.
As soon as he left, the spot was quickly taken over by the people behind him.
If he wants to buy more, he'll have to keep queuing.
Now he finally understood why everyone in front of him was buying ten at a time when he first arrived – it was because it was so delicious!
Xue Junyan continued to queue at the back of the line while taking a bite of a char siu bao.
Traditional char siu bao (barbecued pork buns) are very particular about their appearance, requiring them to be "tall and birdcage-shaped, with a large belly that tapers inward, and a bursting opening that only slightly reveals the filling."
He looks like a comedian, always smiling, and his appearance exudes a cheerful and festive vibe.
Besides the explosive flavor, the taste is also crucial.
When making the filling, the sauce is also crucial to its success. It should be very salty and sweet, with a strong contrast, and made with oyster sauce, flour, water, vegetable oil, and light soy sauce.
With one bite, you can see the filling glistening and radiant through the gap in the filling, which is beautifully named "Glassy Filling".
Mmm! Delicious!
Compared to the sweet red bean buns with their delicate red bean aroma, the char siu buns have a richer flavor and texture, and a more intense aroma.
One bite and the taste is absolutely amazing.
This was Xue Junyan's first time eating char siu bao, and he fell in love with the taste at first bite.
The dumpling dough is soft, fine, and white, with a faint alkaline aroma. The bursting opening reveals a glossy, reddish-brown filling, releasing a fragrant aroma. Biting into it, you'll find it fluffy, soft, and perfectly smooth, leaving a lingering fragrance on your lips and teeth. The distinct pieces of char siu, each about the size of a fingernail, have a smoky, charred flavor from grilling, constantly surprising your taste buds like a gift.
You can tell the dough for these buns is really well-fermented. They don't stick to your teeth at all and melt in your mouth, like having a sweet date with a char siu bun. Your mouth is filled with a sweet aftertaste. This sweetness isn't one-dimensional; it has the sweetness of char siu, the sweetness of oyster sauce, and the sweetness of flour, making you feel incredibly happy.
It's so delicious it makes me want to cry!
Not enough to eat, not nearly enough to eat!
Xue Junyan finished two steamed buns, but he wasn't satisfied and his cravings were aroused.
He watched the people moving slowly in front of him with longing eyes, hoping it would be his turn soon.
He's going to buy ten this time too!
......
Despite jokingly saying he didn't like sweet buns, Xiao Wang ordered four. After finishing them, he stared very honestly at Wen Nan's breakfast for the next morning.
"Bro, can I have two more? I'm still hungry!"
"You promised to treat me to steamed buns, you can't expect me to eat nothing!"
Wen Nan clutched her steamed bun, looking at the man with a wary expression.
Although he didn't like sweet buns, he figured the buns the shop owner made were pretty good, so the sweet buns probably wouldn't be too bad either. He bought ten as usual, saving the ones he couldn't finish for breakfast the next day.
When he paid, he asked Xiao Wang if he wanted to buy a few more, just in case he didn't have enough to eat.
But the person insisted on only having four.
Now that he's tasted the sweetness and knows how delicious it is, he's been eyeing his steamed buns ever since, which is just outrageous!
"I asked you if you only wanted four when I bought them. Now that we don't have enough, don't come looking for me!"
"Wow, who knew sweet buns could be so delicious? I've never tried them before, what a rip-off!"
"Good brother, give me two, then we'll go back and queue up to buy some for breakfast tomorrow."
Wen Nan thought about it carefully and thought it was a good idea.
They split up into two, and the two of them hadn't gone very far to begin with.
While munching on a steamed bun, they walked back.
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