Zunyi Siwawa

Zunyi Siwawa

　　Siwawa is one of the most common street snacks in Zunyi. This dish features crisp and tender vegetables that are tangy, spicy, and refreshing, making it appetizing and good for digestion. At first glance, it looks quite like a newborn baby wrapped in “swaddling clothes.” The “swaddling” is a thin pancake made from rice and wheat flour—paper-thin yet about the size of a palm. It’s then rolled up with shredded radish, yuxingcao (heartleaf houttuynia), shredded kelp, fried soybeans, and chili paste. Also known as vegetarian spring rolls. Naturally, it’s not complete without a splash of tangy and spicy dipping sauce—the sauce is the essence of siwawa. Numerous siwawa snack stalls across Zunyi are set up along the streets, each with its own distinctive style and offering around ten to twenty varieties. The vegetable shreds are cut extremely fine, with a beautiful mix of red, white, yellow, black, and other vibrant colors.