Tujia Oil Core

Tujia Oil Core

　　Oil Core is a rice-based snack known for its golden, shiny appearance, crispy outside and tender inside, and deliciously fragrant and crunchy taste. Cooking method: deep-fried. Made from rice, this snack is a favorite among ethnic minorities in Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County and Xiushan Tujia and Miao Autonomous County in Chongqing. It is also called "stuffed oil pancake."

　　Sichuan-style Tujia Oil Core recipe: AuX

　　1. Grind soybeans separately, then mix and blend evenly. AuX

　　2. Mince lean pork into a paste, then mix with Sichuan peppercorns, salt, MSG, chopped scallions, etc., to make the filling. AuX

　　3. First scoop a small amount of the mixed batter into the “oil ladle,” then add the filling, followed by more batter to encase the filling. Next, place the “oil ladle” into boiling oil and deep-fry for 10 minutes. AuX

　　4. Finally, remove the Oil Core and continue frying until it turns golden brown. AuX

　　Key tips: Use a ratio of 5:1 for rice to soybeans. The batter should be smooth and thickened to a porridge-like consistency, neither too dry nor too thin. Use vegetable oil and fry slowly. AuX