Sou (pastry) facts for kids
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| Chinese | 酥 | ||||||||||||||
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Sou is a delicious type of pastry from China. It is known for its many thin, flaky layers. Imagine a crispy, buttery crust that crumbles easily when you bite into it!
Sou is a popular treat in many different kinds of Chinese cuisines. It can be sweet or savory, depending on what's inside. People enjoy sou as a snack or as part of a larger meal.
What is Dim Sum Sou?
Dim sum is a style of Chinese cuisine. It involves small, bite-sized portions of food. Think of it like a brunch with many different dishes to choose from.
In dim sum restaurants, the most common type of sou you will find is called char siu sou. This pastry is filled with tasty barbecued pork. The sweet and savory pork filling goes perfectly with the flaky crust.
Other kinds of sou found in dim sum might have different fillings. Some can be filled with century egg, which is a preserved duck or chicken egg. Others might contain sweet lotus seed paste. These special pastries are often found in places like Hong Kong or Singapore. You might also find them in Chinese neighborhoods called Chinatowns in other countries.
Shanghai Sou Pastries
Shanghai cuisine is a style of cooking from the city of Shanghai in China. It is known for its rich flavors and often uses soy sauce and sugar.
In Shanghai, you can find many kinds of dried sou pastries. These are often sweet and come in different flavors. Some popular types include:
- Peanut sou (花生酥)
- Green bean sou (綠豆酥)
- Walnut sou (核桃酥)
These dried sou pastries are very popular. People often buy them in boxes as souvenirs to take home or give to friends. They are a delicious reminder of Shanghai's food culture.
Gallery
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Boxes of Shanghai sou
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Char siu sou, a popular dim sum pastry
See also
In Spanish: Sou (pastel) para niños
