yeah, it's just personal preference and there is no right or wrong. i see many people not eat the outer crust of pizza and i think that's weird, but hey, to each his own. if she genuninely doesn't like the outer layer then there's nothing wrong with her peeling it off. if, on the other hand, she thinks that's the way you're supposed to eat it, then she's coocoo.

 

now i'm craving dim sum...

 

Ok good thread. Now I have a question:

what are those little "bun" like things found on some Chinese buffets? they are usually covered in sesame seeds and usually filled with a black bean paste (sweet). When made fresh, they are too hot to consume for at least 20 minutes and will blister your face off if you try to eat them too soon.

them sheeits is way yummy yo!!!!!

 

i was gonna post that

 

You sure it's not red bean? Red bean is generally used in the sweet pastry type foods like mooncake. I usually associate black bean with sauces and other saltier foods. Not that black bean couldn't be made to be sweet but just wondering if you actually meant red bean.

 

I'm pretty sure that's it. I don't do it myself, but people I know (back in Malaysia) who do it tell me that if I had seen the buns being prepared, I'd be peeling the skins too.



What does not kill you makes you stronger.

 

I believe this phenomenon happened during the cultural revolution. Nationalists were more wealthy and in turn were more likely to value being hygienic. Buying steamed buns off the street could very give one food poisoning, in an attempt avoid the germs from all the people handling the buns they would strip the skin off of the buns; like some people do with fruit. Unlike hard fruit you can't wash it or you'll end up with a soggy mess.

 

That sounds feasible I suppose... I just peel the paper off. I've never seen anyone peel all the skin off.

 

I thought the EXACT same thing.

 

[QUOTE=C_Unit,Feb 14 2007, 05:27 PM] he's making a reference to the fact that i'm