Neixiang Rolled Pancake

Neixiang Rolled Pancake

　　Neixiang Rolled Pancake is a specialty snack from Neixiang County, Nanyang City, Henan Province. Also known as "Cai Mang" (Vegetable Python), it is a typical rustic staple in Neixiang.

　　The dish is made by rolling out unleavened dough into thin sheets, spreading a filling evenly on top, then rolling it into a cylindrical shape. Both ends are held and squeezed toward the center to create wrinkles in the dough, which is then steamed until cooked. Common fillings include: leek, dried shredded radish with meat, and cellophane noodles; vegetarian versions use leek, sweet potato leaves, lamb’s quarters, dried shredded radish, eggplant, pumpkin shreds, and cellophane noodles. The size can vary, as can the thickness of the filling and the number of dough layers—everything is adjusted according to preference.