Grab these at your (hopefully local) Trader Joe’s.
These buns are tons of fun.
I popped two of them in the microwave for about 45 seconds, peeled away the fancy paper on the bottoms – and yum. Yes Trader Joe’s, you have done it again.
The outside of these buns are very delicate and airy and after trying several kinds within the last couple weeks, I’d have to deem these my favorite. The dough has a notable taste that will bring you back to warm pretezel eating days (while still remaining true to the traditional texture and taste of the cha siu bao). As your teeth sink into the sweet center – you’re tastebuds lock in. Truthfully, I am not a huge pork fan and somehow still manage to be a huge fan of these. Not only is the pork sweetened, but unlike the traditional rolls, the meat is consistent and also seasoned a bit better. It has a bit more of a salty note mixes well with the sweetness to keep things interesting.
These get a solid 7 in my book. And my book is solid.
