Carpathian Mountain Cake with Mangoes - Karpatka z Mango

Karpatka is a traditional Polish dessert that consists of two layers of choux pastry filled with a rich, creamy custard. The dessert gets its name from the Carpathian Mountains, as the top layer of pastry, which puffs up and becomes irregular and rugged during baking, is said to resemble the mountain...

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Shanghai Pan-fried Buns - Sheng Jian Bao 生煎包

Shen Jian Bao (生煎包), also known as Shanghai pan-fried buns, are a type of Chinese bun characterized by their crispy bottom and soft, fluffy top. These buns are traditionally filled with juicy pork, often mixed with gelatinous broth that turns into a delicious soup when cooked. The buns are pan-fried...

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Chinese Steamed Buns - Baozi 包子

Baozi (包子), also known as Chinese steamed buns, are a type of filled bun or bread-like dumpling in various Chinese cuisines. They are a popular breakfast item and can be found in dim sum restaurants, street food stalls, and home kitchens. Baozi can be filled with a variety of ingredients, including...

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Korean Marinated Eggs - Mayak Gyeran

Korean marinated eggs, also known as "Mayak Gyeran" (마약계란), are a popular side dish or snack in Korean cuisine. "Mayak" means "drug" in Korean, and the name is a playful reference to how addictive these eggs are due to their delicious flavor. Typically, the eggs are cooked until the yolks are just...

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Taiwanese Pepper Buns - Hujiaobing 胡椒餅

Hujiaobing (胡椒餅), also known as pepper buns, are a popular street food snack originating from Taiwan. They are a type of stuffed pastry made from dough and filled with a mixture of ground pork, scallions, soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper, giving them a distinctive peppery flavor. The dough is usually...

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