A
baozi or simply known as
bao,
bau,
humbow,
nunu,
bakpao (
Hokkien),
bausak,
pow,
pau or
pao (
Hakka) is a type of
steamed, filled,
bun or
bread-like (i.e. made with
yeast) item in various
Chinese cuisines, as there is much variation as to the fillings and the preparations. In its bun-like aspect it is very similar to the traditional Chinese
mantou. It can be filled with
meat and/or
vegetarian fillings. In Japanese, the dish is known as "
paozu".