Sou

Sou is a delightful type of dried, flaky Chinese pastry that is a staple in many Chinese cuisines. If you’ve ever visited a dim sum restaurant, you might have encountered the popular char siu sou, which is a crowd favorite. But there's more—other delicious varieties include century egg sou and lotus seed paste sou.

These savory pastries are commonly found in places such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and even Chinatowns around the world. In Shanghai, you'll discover unique dried sou varieties such as peanut sou, green bean sou, and walnut sou. These are often beautifully packaged in boxes, making them ideal souvenirs.