Yunxian Net Oil Sand

Yunxian Net Oil Sand

　　Yunxian Net Oil Sand is a premium and renowned dish from Yunxian County. It is said to have originated in Bianjing during the Northern Song Dynasty and was once a delicacy served at banquets of royalty and nobility.

The ingredients and preparation method of Net Oil Sand are extremely refined. Its filling uses high-quality red cowpeas, which are boiled with rice, simmered over low heat, then shelled, drained, and mashed into paste. Once made, it can be kept for a whole year without discoloration or loss of flavor, exuding a fragrant aroma all year round. Its outer layer is made from pristine, flawless pig’s net oil skin. The filling is rolled into strips, then coated with fresh egg white mixed with yellow cornstarch, and deep-fried in warm sesame oil. After being sliced into shape, it is sprinkled with white sugar and garnished with red and green threads, presenting on the plate like blooming snow lotuses or delicate plum blossoms scattered on snowy ground.

The outer layer of Net Oil Sand is crispy, the middle layer is soft, and the filling has a richly sweet taste.