Cha Siu Bao Steamed Pork Buns

What is it?

Sold in an 8-ounce frozen package, these steamed buns are built around Cantonese-style char siu pork chopped and mixed with oyster sauce. Each bun has a yeasted dough wrapper that’s steamed, not baked, so the outside stays pale and the texture turns soft and airy. They’re fully cooked and flash-frozen, then meant to be reheated by steaming or microwaving. Compared with other Trader Joe’s frozen items, these sit closer to dim sum than a standard handheld meal, with a dense pork filling tucked inside a fluffy shell.