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Koah-pau

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Koah-pau, also known as gua bao, is a type of lotus leaf bun originating from Fujianese cuisine in China. It consists of a slice of stewed meat and condiments sandwiched between flat steamed bread, typically filled with a slice of red-cooked pork belly, pickled mustard greens, coriander, and ground peanuts. The dish is popular in various countries including Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, and Japan, where it is known by different names such as kong bak pau, cha bao, and kakuni manju. In Taiwan, gua bao was introduced by Fuzhounese immigrants and became a popular street food among the public in the 1970s.learn more on wikipedia