If you consider yourself a bit of a foodie, odds are you've run across the explosion of bao buns in recent years. But what is ...

Use this recipe for plain steamed buns, or bao, to sandwich whatever you like from char siu to spicy tofu—or swab them with sweet red bean paste for dessert.

Step 1: Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside. Put 10 cups of water in a pot, add the Old Bay seasoning, and bring to a boil. Add the shrimp and move the pot off the burner. Cover the pot ...