Bazhong Oil Tea

Bazhong Oil Tea

　　Oil tea is a snack perfect for winter evenings. Its preparation is simple, but seasoning is key. First, roast the flour over low heat until lightly golden, then add an appropriate amount of sheep fat or beef tallow, pepper, fermented black beans, scallions, ginger, salt, and water, and simmer until it becomes a paste. When serving, sprinkle in chopped garlic sprouts and fried peanuts (crushed into small pieces)—it’s truly fragrant. Enjoying a bowl before bed can warm the stomach, moisten the lungs, and generate body heat.

　　Oil tea is one of the favorite morning foods of people in Bazhong. The best place to try it is near Dadongmen. Coming out from the District Government and going forward, it’s located under the building on the right side of the T-junction.