Anping Ah Shui Bo Handmade Soup Dumplings Introduction
Ah Shui Bo Steamed Buns is operated with a commitment to handmade production, without adding any preservatives. The dough is entirely fermented with old starter and both the bun skin and filling are made using traditional methods from Tainan that date back 60 years. The meat is processed daily from the market. The handmade technique for the bun skins reflects the meticulousness of artisanal buns, and the entire process requires manual kneading. The bun skins are made after a fermentation period of 10 hours with the old starter, which helps absorb stomach acid and protects the stomach lining. The philosophy of Ah Shui Bo Steamed Buns is not only to run a local business but also to give back to the community. Master Li Hai Shui, born in 1940, used to live on Fisherman's Island and had to walk barefoot for over an hour to get to Longgang Elementary School in Kunsan. At that time, his family had no water or electricity, and if he returned home too late, he couldn’t do his homework, which he recalls as quite difficult. To encourage students to study hard, he offers a fresh meat bun to all public and private elementary and junior high school students in Taiwan who present a perfect score test paper from the academic year. He hopes that students can cherish their time studying.
