Sheng Jian Mantou
Sheng Jian Mantou, or pan-fried pork buns, are a beloved Shanghainese street food. They feature a fluffy, leavened dough filled with seasoned ground pork and a savory, sometimes gelatinous, broth, then pan-fried until the bottom is golden and crispy.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in both carbohydrates from the bun and fat from the pork filling and frying oil, providing a good source of protein. A typical serving of two buns can range from 300 to 450 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
Per 1 bun (approx. 100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
A unique characteristic is the textural contrast between the soft, steamed top and the crispy, fried bottom, often finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and scallions. Nutritionally, the broth inside the bun, which solidifies when cool and melts into a hot soup when steamed, is a clever way to lock in moisture and flavor.
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