Sichuan Guokui

Sichuan Guokui

　　　Sichuan can be called the kingdom of Guokui, as it can be found everywhere in both urban and rural areas, enjoyed by people from all walks of life. In terms of flavors, there is a wide variety of Sichuan Guokui, including sweet, savory, plain, and five-spice types. As for ingredients, options include sesame, salt and pepper, scallion oil, brown sugar, fresh meat, and more. Regarding preparation methods, there are wrapped-crust, pinched-crust (spread-crust, stir-fried crust), hollow, oil-swirled, mixed-sugar, and others. Just within the Chengdu area, there are over thirty commonly seen varieties.

　　They are widely sold at street-side snack stalls; they hold a place in famous snack shops; and they can even be found at high-end banquets. Some enjoy them for breakfast, some use them as a mid-meal snack, and others pair them with flavorful dishes—overall, they have many fans.

　　Pair it with fat intestine noodles—take a bite of noodles, then a bite of Guokui, it’s so satisfying. Or tear it into small pieces and soak them in the broth; the flavors blend wonderfully.

　　Nowadays, there are many types of Guokui. In addition to the traditional white flour Guokui and salt-and-pepper Guokui, there are also chicken slice Guokui, lung slice Guokui, chicken rice Guokui, vegetarian Guokui...