Steamed pork dumplings, 烧麦, Shaomai [Photo/baotounews.com.cn]
Baotou's Shaomai is steamed with Xilin Gol Grassland mutton and high-quality Hetao flour. It looks like a pomegranate, can be taken as a dessert in banquet, or a local delicacy. It is popular for its thin skin, fresh and tender filling, fragrance and good shape.