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Difference between boiled bun and steamed bun

The difference between boiled buns and steamed buns lies in the different preparation methods.

Boiled buns are a traditional Shaanxi noodle dish, which is made by cutting the dough into small pieces and then cooking them in boiling water, and the cooked pieces are soft and delicious. The steamed bun is also a Shaanxi specialty, made by fermenting the dough and steaming it in a steamer, then the steamed pieces are torn into small pieces and soaked in broth so that the pieces soak up the flavor of the broth, and then finally ingredients such as shredded meat, garlic paste and chili peppers are added and stirred well before serving. Boiled buns are cooked by boiling, while soaked buns are made by steaming and soaking, so the texture and flavor of the two are different.