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Apples…or Baos? Meet the Illusion Pastry Master Behind It | Chef’s Plate

Angie HonMar 15, 2023

Is this a real apple? Is this a carb fiend’s fantasy? This dim sum chef in Beijing is a master of Chinese illusion pastries, a thousand-year old culinary art. And! The pastries he creates don’t just look cute, but they are also used to bless others (or yourself, because who can resist?).

Angie Hon
Angie began her journey into visual storytelling as a broadcast journalist. She went on to cover cultural stories in Asia about food and travel, targeting young audiences on social media. Now with Morning Studio, she hopes to create engaging content with character.
Chinese cuisine