Nikuman (中華まん): What It Is, Ingredients & Origin
Nikuman (中華まん) is a Japanese food classified as dish, stuffed pasta. Ingredients listed for it include dough.
| Name in Japanese | 中華まん |
|---|---|
| Type | dish, stuffed pasta |
| Main ingredients | dough |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- Showing the Japanese name (中華まん) on your phone is the easiest way to ask for it.
- Recipes and ingredients vary by region, shop and household. If you have a food allergy or dietary restriction, always confirm the ingredients with the shop before eating.
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- Tenshindon (天津飯)
- Chūkadon (中華丼)
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Source: Wikidata (CC0). Compiled by this website.