Linyi Oil Tea

Linyi Oil Tea

　　Oil tea is a traditional snack of the people in Linyi, especially beloved by those from Matou in Tancheng. It was introduced to Yizhou (the historical name for the Linyi area) from the Hui people in the west during the late Song Dynasty. This semi-liquid food is best consumed in the morning. The oil tea produced by the Matou Supply and Marketing Food Factory is of high quality and sells well both domestically and internationally.

　　　　Preparation method: Stir-fry flour until light yellow, then roast and crush peanuts, melon seeds, walnuts, and sesame seeds. Finely slice scallions and ginger, then fry them in peanut oil until crisp. Mix the fried flour with the scallion-ginger slices, peanut oil, and sesame oil, knead evenly, then combine with the other ingredients and mix well.

　　　　 Serving method: Place the oil tea in a bowl, add white sugar, and stir with boiling water until it becomes a thick porridge-like consistency.

　　　　Characteristics: Loose texture, neither dry nor greasy, light yellow color, sweet and delicious.