| Lotus leaf bread | |
| Country: | China |
| National Cuisine: | Chinese cuisine |
| Main Ingredient: | Wheat flour |
| Similar Dish: | Baozi |
Lotus leaf bread is a Chinese steamed bread. Semi-circular and flat, the loaves have a horizontal fold that, when opened, gives the appearance that it has been sliced. Lines or patterns may be added to increase the resemblance to a lotus leaf.[1]
The buns are traditionally eaten with rich meat dishes such as roast duck or pork belly.[2] They may also be stuffed, which is referred to as a lotus leaf bun . Lotus leaf bread is best known outside China as the bread used in the Fujianese dish gua bao.