

Eight miniature clamshell-style bao buns come in this 10.48-ounce box, each one folded around a seasoned shrimp patty rather than sealed shut. The dough is soft and a little sweet, and the filling stays exposed on top, so you get a mix of pillowy bun and shrimp in every bite. A lemongrass, lime, and chili dipping sauce is included. These steam quickly, either in the microwave or in a steamer, and they’re packaged as a frozen appetizer. Compared with other Trader Joe’s bao items, these lean seafood-forward instead of the usual pork or chicken fillings, with a shape that’s closer to an open-faced bun than a fully enclosed dumpling.

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