Yuncheng Zhuangmo

Last updated 2026-11-10 — Zhuangmo is a traditional delicacy from Yuncheng in Heze, Heze. It is an oval-shaped pan-fried stuffed flatbread known for its crispy exterior, soft interior, and flavorful filling, making it very popular among customers. To make it, flour is repeatedly kneaded with 80% hot water to form a soft dough, which is then covered with a warm cloth and allowed to rest briefly. Bone-in pork is deboned, cleaned, and chopped, then mixed with salt and water (added gradually), stirred until elastic, and seasoned with chopped scallions, ginger, and ground Sichuan peppercorns (added just before use) to form the filling. The rested dough is shaped into a long roll, divided into pieces, rolled into long ovals, and flattened with a rolling pin. The filling is spread on top, then the dough is stretched into a long strip. One end remains unfilled, and the filled side is folded over, with both ends pinched tightly and the unfilled end used to cover the seam, forming an oval-shaped flatbread. The flatbread is then pan-fried in a skillet with oil heated to medium-low until golden brown on both sides. Add more oil as needed during cooking.