Lucky Pastry

Lucky Pastry, or Gao Bing, is a traditional Chinese flaky pastry often filled with sweet or savory ingredients like red bean paste, lotus seed paste, or minced meat. It is a staple in Chinese bakeries and dim sum restaurants, symbolizing good fortune and celebration.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This pastry is typically high in carbohydrates from the flour and sugar, with a moderate amount of fat from the lard or oil used in the flaky layers. A single serving provides a quick energy boost and small amounts of iron and B vitamins.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	290 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	210 mg
Iron	2.1 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.8 mg
Folate	45 mcg
Manganese	0.4 mg
Selenium	8 mcg
Phosphorus	70 mg
Magnesium	15 mg

Per 1 piece (85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Gao Bing's flaky texture is achieved through a unique lamination technique, where dough is repeatedly folded with fat, similar to puff pastry. It is often enjoyed during festivals like the Mid-Autumn Festival, where its round shape represents reunion and completeness.