c/foodporn · by terawatt@lemmy.world · 3y[I ate] Molten Lava Charcoal Bao in Hong Kong This was at a small mom and pop dim sum place in Wan Chai. 56 points · 8 comments · view on lemmy.world
8 Comments
RustedSwitch@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 3y
Can you describe this for us?
terawatt@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 3y
Molten lava bao are made with a runny egg custard-like center; it's sweet and slightly salty. The black color I think comes from charcoal powder. I always like to end my dim sum meals with this if its available.
BertramDitore@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
I want this in my mouth.
lunarul@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
No need to travel to Hong Kong. Plenty of places in San Francisco sell them and I assume many other dim sum places around the world.
Lemmylefty@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
What did they use to make the bun black? Squid ink?
terawatt@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
Nothing fishy; it's charcoal powder. The taste is a little difficult to describe but it doesn't taste bitter or burnt.
TheGod@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
Lao Sa Bao is amazing. It is even amazing when bought from supermarket fridges
EmperorGormet@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Looks like my Totinos after I fall asleep while they are in the oven