Oil-Fried Flatbread

Oil-Fried Flatbread

　　Oil-Fried

　　In the early Qing Dynasty, with the introduction of Islam to Langzhong, the Hui Muslim food "Oil-Fried Flatbread" from Hezhou, Gansu, also found its way to Langzhong City. Due to its unique flavor, it quickly became beloved by the locals.

　　It is made from flour, white sugar, eggs, sesame seeds, and vegetable oil using traditional handmade methods. Its shape is larger at the bottom and smaller at the top, with an oval base about eight centimeters in length and roughly five centimeters in height. Some sesame seeds are attached to the top, resembling an open pomegranate with a pointed tip. After being deep-fried in oil until reddish-yellow, the exterior becomes crispy while the inside remains flaky, offering a refreshing and delightful taste.

　　Oil-Fried Flatbread is a sacred gift offered by the Hui people when hosting guests. During weddings, funerals, and New Year celebrations, it can be seen blooming like a flower on the lavish Hui banquet tables.