My fascination with Xiao Long Bao started when I saw them featured in an episode of Anthony Bourdain's show.He travelled to China and indulged in these delectable delights with such enthusiasm.
In the espisode, he actually used a straw to drink up all the soupy goodness.
Since watching that espisode, I waited about one year until I knew of a place in Australia that specialised in these......Argh, too long!!
I must say that I haven't had the privilege of having them served to me with a straw but let's just say I take much care in making sure I slurp up all the soupy goodness freestyle.
The Xiao Long Bao at Swee Choo - 189 Jalan Besar Rd
have been the best one's I've had so far. The dumpling casing is so thin and delicate, I felt privileged to indulge in such craftsmanship.
The soup that ouzed out was full bodied and the meaty center was seasoned just nicely.
These dumplings are so intricate in the way they are made, they should be handled with delicate care and savoured.
Though it kind of makes me chuckle when I see them held up with my chopsticks and for a split second I just think of them as soup sacks.
P.S For those who don't know I think Anthony Bourdain is a legend.
I read his first book way back in the hey days.
His sensationally funny and kind of sexy in the wrong way. His like your 'cool' uncle who you would consider sleeping with if 1. He wasn't related and 2. You weren't married.
is this the same as din tao fung? those dumplings are delish
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