Dānxiàn Pan-Fried Buns

Dānxiàn Pan-Fried Buns

　　Pan-fried buns are one of the famous local snacks in Dānxiàn, with those made by the Luo family at Liuyushou in the county town being the best. They come in two varieties: meat-filled and vegetarian. The meat-filled ones use minced lamb as the main filling, mixed with various seasonings, and are shaped into crescents. The vegetarian ones are filled with chopped leeks, eggs, and tofu slices, and formed into ovals. Both types of buns use fermented dough for the wrappers. After the filling is wrapped, they are placed in a flat-bottomed pan, water paste is poured over them, and then the pan is heated until the water evaporates. Finally, sesame oil is added to fry them until golden and shiny on the outside, crispy and tender on the inside.