Fried Oil Dumplings

Fried Oil Dumplings

　　Fried Oil Dumplings are made by scooping a thick batter into a specially crafted ladle (made from hammered sheet metal), adding shredded cabbage filling, and then deep-frying in hot oil. The preparation is simple, but the taste is distinctive—offering a mix of savory, salty, spicy, and tangy flavors. During festivals or when guests visit, every household can prepare its own unique fried snacks, among which Fried Oil Dumplings are absolutely indispensable. When guests arrive, serving a big plate of plump, golden, fragrant Fried Oil Dumplings, accompanied by tea for everyone to enjoy while chatting, creates a warm, refined, and heartfelt atmosphere between host and guests.

On the 15th day of the seventh lunar month each year (known as Ghost Festival in rural areas), families across the region fry Fried Oil Dumplings, as well as other treats like Toad Skin Fritters and Oil Ball Dumplings. Among all the Fried Oil Dumplings in Hengfeng, those from Geyuan are considered the best. The people of Geyuan use pure tea oil to fry their dumplings, never using vegetable oil or any other type.