Wheat Pancake Roll

Wheat Pancake Roll

　　 The wheat pancake roll is one of the top ten signature snacks of Xiangshan. It has a crispy texture on the outside, rich but not greasy, making your “mouth water for miles.”

　　 Making the wheat pancake roll is quite particular, especially crafting the wrapper. First, the dough is shaped into a round form, then pressed onto a hot griddle and baked for a few minutes until it’s ready. The wrapper must not be too thin or too thick—this is where the skill shows. As for the filling, you can use shredded pork, bean sprouts, shredded radish, or other ingredients based on your taste. If you prefer a crunchier version, you can also fry the rolled pancake; the golden, enticing sheen of a fried wheat pancake roll glistens as it sizzles in the oil, offering a crisp and delightful bite.

　　 The way to wrap a wheat pancake roll is fairly simple. Use chopsticks to place the filling onto the wrapper—you can put it in the middle or to the side—then roll it up like a tire, and the wheat pancake roll is done.

　　 During the Dragon Boat Festival, the wheat pancake roll becomes a “must-have” traditional dish in every household. You must be eager to try it—go ahead and make it yourself right away!

　　It is a tradition in Shipu to eat the classic wheat pancake roll during the annual Dragon Boat Festival, Beginning of Summer, and the 16th day of the eighth lunar month. The preparation involves mixing wheat flour with water, an appropriate amount of salt, and cooking oil, then baking it on a warm griddle to form round, thin yet chewy pancakes. Then, prepare a selection of appropriately cooked small dishes, aiming for a balance of oiliness, freshness, and crispness. Usually, there are over ten varieties, such as mung bean noodles, stir-fried shredded pork, fresh pomfret, stir-fried rice noodles, razor clams, stir-fried fresh squid strips, mung bean sprouts, shredded eel, egg strips, shrimp, garlic sprout stir-fried pork, and potato shreds.

　　When eating, lay the pancake flat and use chopsticks to arrange the small dishes one by one on the wrapper, then roll it up into a cylindrical shape like a pen before enjoying. This is a specialty snack of Shipu, and guests from both home and abroad consider it a true delight to have the chance to taste this famous delicacy.