Tianmen Guokui

Tianmen Guokui

　　Guokui was originally a delicacy from Shaanxi. After being adapted and passed down by the people of Tianmen, it has now become an indispensable part of the city’s breakfast scene. “Guokui sells the best—if you come after 10 a.m., you’ll find every breakfast shop sold out.”

　　Ingredients for Tianmen Guokui:

　　Sesame, chopped scallions, pork lard, fermented dough, refined salt, pure soda, premium white flour, maltose, and sesame oil.

　　Method for making Tianmen Guokui:

　　1. Remove the skin from the pork lard, mince it, then mix evenly with refined salt;

　　2. Mix the flour with fermented dough and water, then knead until smooth and let it ferment;

　　3. Add pure soda to the fermented dough and knead evenly, then press into a round lump, roll it into a flat dough sheet, spread the minced pork lard on top, sprinkle chopped scallions evenly, and form the guokui base; 4. Brush the guokui base with maltose, sprinkle sesame seeds evenly, and bake it in a heated oven until both sides turn golden brown, then brush with sesame oil before serving.

　　Features of Tianmen Guokui:

　　A famous traditional specialty snack from Tianmen, Hubei. It features a golden color, attractive appearance, and a crispy exterior with a soft interior.