Xiaozi
Xiaozi is a type of Chinese pastry that is made with flaky layers of dough and stuffed with sweet or savory filling. Imagine a little pocket made of crunchy layers like a croissant, but instead of buttery layers, it has crunchy layers like a cracker or pie crust.
These pocket pastries can have various fillings, like red bean paste or sesame paste, which are sweet and chewy. For a savory version, they can be filled with minced meat, veggies, or even cheese.
The process of making xiaozi involves rolling out a special dough, folding it repeatedly with layers of oil or butter, and then cutting small circles that are filled with the desired filling. These little circles are then shaped into the adorable and delicious pockets that we love.
Xiaozi can be enjoyed as an on-the-go snack, a dessert, or as a part of meals, and are a popular food in China and other parts of East Asia.
These pocket pastries can have various fillings, like red bean paste or sesame paste, which are sweet and chewy. For a savory version, they can be filled with minced meat, veggies, or even cheese.
The process of making xiaozi involves rolling out a special dough, folding it repeatedly with layers of oil or butter, and then cutting small circles that are filled with the desired filling. These little circles are then shaped into the adorable and delicious pockets that we love.
Xiaozi can be enjoyed as an on-the-go snack, a dessert, or as a part of meals, and are a popular food in China and other parts of East Asia.