Jiayu Fried Dough Twists

Jiayu Fried Dough Twists

　　Jiayu Fried Dough Twists are a specialty of Jiayu County in Xianning City, Hubei Province. With a long history and fame both at home and abroad, the typical representatives are Luxi Fried Dough Twists and Xihu Fried Dough Twists.

　　Fried dough twists are everywhere on the streets, and few would consider them a renowned local specialty. But Jiayu Fried Dough Twists are indeed one of the area’s famous local products, and they have a long history and fame both at home and abroad.

　　The typical representatives of Jiayu Fried Dough Twists are Luxi Fried Dough Twists and Xihu Fried Dough Twists.

　　Luxi Fried Dough Twists are mainly produced in Luxi Town, with a predominantly savory flavor that is crispy and delicious. The traditional production method uses refined flour as the main ingredient, along with white sugar or refined salt, eggs, and sesame seeds.

　　Xihu Fried Dough Twists are mainly produced around Xihu in Dupu Town. They offer a balance of sweet and savory flavors—sweet without being cloying, salty with a pleasant taste, crispy yet not brittle, and fragrant without causing overheating. The sweet version uses carefully selected ingredients such as acacia flower honey, fresh ginger juice, free-range egg whites, and white sesame seeds. Both sweet and savory versions are made with spring water and crafted entirely by hand.

　　Jiayu natives who travel far or live overseas always bring home some of these fried dough twists when they return. For them, Jiayu Fried Dough Twists serve as an emotional link to their hometown. What they take away is not just the twists, but a deep sense of homesickness. When given as gifts to family and friends, they carry that same profound feeling of longing.