Pork chop bun
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| Type | Sandwich |
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| Place of origin | China |
| Region or state | Macau |
| Main ingredients | Piggy bun, pork chop |
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| Chinese | 豬扒包 | ||||||||||
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A pork chop bun is one of the most popular[1] and famous snacks in Macau, and has been described as a Macanese specialty.[2] The bun (piggy bun) is extremely crisp outside and very soft inside.[3] A fried pork chop is filled into the bun[3] horizontally. Macau pork chop buns are made to order. It has been described as "the Macanese version of a hamburger."[4]
The ingredients of a pork chop bun are only a piece of pork chop and a bun without additional ingredients like lettuce or cucumber.
See also
- Beef bun
- Char siu baau
- List of sandwiches
- List of buns
- Food portal
References
- ↑ Ibp, I. (2013). Macao Country Study Guide Volume 1 Strategic Information and Developments:. World Business Information Catalog. International Business Publications USA. p. 50. ISBN 978-1-4387-7489-3.
- ↑ Tate, N.; Tate, M.K. (2011). Feeding the Dragon: A Culinary Travelogue Through China with Recipes. Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC. p. 144. ISBN 978-1-4494-0848-0.
- 1 2 Kraig, B.; Sen, C.T. (2013). Street Food Around the World: An Encyclopedia of Food and Culture. ABC-CLIO. p. 162. ISBN 978-1-59884-955-4.
- ↑ Travel, T. Macau Travel Guide - Tiki Travel. FB Editions. p. 31. ISBN 979-10-213-0654-7.
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