Most buns in China are steamed or pan-fried, but this type of bun from Xinjiang is baked in an oven called a tandoor. We went to Urumqi to learn how it’s made.

This is the sixth episode in our 10-part series about different types of bao in China. In the next episode, we’ll go to Sichuan to learn about a flaky, croissant-like bao. Stay tuned!

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Producer: Clarissa Wei
Videographer: Deng Yang
Editor: Joel Roche
Animation: Frank Lam
Narration: Tiffany Ip
Mastering: Victor Peña

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