Gou Bu Li baozi facts for kids
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Gou Bu Li baozi is a very famous type of steamed bun from Tianjin, China. It's also the name of a group of restaurants that sell these delicious buns. The first Gou Bu Li shop opened way back in 1858. It quickly became one of the most well-known foods in Tianjin. By 1960, Gou Bu Li baozi started to become famous outside of China too! Today, you can find many Gou Bu Li shops all over China.
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The Story of Gou Bu Li Baozi
Gou Bu Li Baozi began in 1858, during the Qing Dynasty. A young man named Gao You Gui started it. His family called him "young dog" because he was small. Gao You Gui lived in Tianjin from a young age. He worked at a store and spent three years learning how to make perfect baozi. He then opened his own shop, which he called "Cheap and Friendly Store."
Many people loved his baozi because they were so tasty. Gao You Gui became very busy. He was so busy making buns that he didn't have time to talk to his customers. Because of this, customers started calling him "Dog Who Doesn't Talk." This is how the name "Gou Bu Li" (which means "dog ignores") came to be. People still call it that today!
Later, a military leader named Yuan Shikai was in Tianjin. He gave some Gou Bu Li baozi to Empress Dowager Cixi. She loved them very much! She said, "Gou Bu Li baozi are so delicious, they are better than mountain meat or seafood! After eating them, I feel young again." After the Empress praised them, Gou Bu Li baozi became even more famous and respected.
Recent Events and Milestones
- In 1988, Gou Bu Li baozi had grown to include many restaurants.
- The Gou Bu Li baozi company was officially started in 1992.
- In 2000, a popular comedy show in China featured Gou Bu Li baozi.
- In 2005, another company bought Gou Bu Li for a large sum of money.
- In 2008, Gou Bu Li got an English name: "Go Believe." A famous writer, Sidney Sheldon, even mentioned "Go Believe baozi" in his book, If Tomorrow Comes.
How Gou Bu Li Baozi Are Made
Gao You Gui created a special recipe for the filling. He used a mix of fat and lean pork, usually in a 3-to-7 ratio. He added the right amount of water, rib soup, and belly soup. Then, he mixed in sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, and chopped green onions to make the delicious stuffing.
To make the bun's skin, the dough is rolled into a round shape about 8.5 cm wide. The chef then uses their fingers to pinch and twist the dough. This creates 18 pleats, making the bun look like a beautiful flower. Finally, the buns are steamed until they are perfectly cooked.
Gou Bu Li baozi are known for being small and delicious. Many people have tried to learn how to make them, but no one has ever made baozi quite as good as Gou Bu Li's!
Protecting the Brand
In 1980, Gou Bu Li got its own special logo. By 1992, it became one of the first companies to have its logo officially registered. Today, the Gou Bu Li brand is protected in many countries. In 1999, it was even named a "China Famous Brand." This shows how valuable and well-known the Gou Bu Li name is.
Expanding Across China
In the 1980s, Gou Bu Li baozi began to open new restaurants in different places. They started using a franchise system, which means other people could open Gou Bu Li shops. In 1980, the first Gou Bu Li restaurant outside Tianjin opened in Beijing. By 2004, Gou Bu Li even opened a branch in Taiwan. Now, you can find many Gou Bu Li restaurants all over China.
Media Appearances
Gou Bu Li baozi has been featured in a TV show called Legend of Gou Bu Li baozi.
