What is gua bao?
Gua bao · Chinese
Taiwanese folded steamed bun stuffed with braised pork belly, pickled mustard greens, cilantro and crushed peanuts.
What it tastes like
Soft, pillowy bun, rich melting pork, tangy greens and sweet peanut crunch. Like a fluffy taco.
Where you’ll see it
Taiwanese spots, bao shops and small-plate menus, often just called bao and filled with fried chicken or tofu too.