steamed bun; steamed bread
A soft, fluffy bread-like food made by steaming dough rather than baking. Common in Japanese and Chinese cuisines, often slightly sweet or filled with ingredients like red bean paste or meat.
I steamed the steamed bread in a steamer.
I ate a steamed bun for breakfast.
This steamed bun has red bean paste inside.
This steamed bread is very soft and fluffy.
The all-purpose counter for small discrete objects, used when no more specific counter applies.
Used when referring to slices or cut pieces; less basic than 個 for a whole steamed bun.
Compound of 蒸し (mushi, 'steaming') + パン (pan, 'bread'), from Portuguese pão.