Zhaoyang Oil Cake

Zhaoyang Oil Cake

　　Oil cake is a traditional snack of Zhaotong people and a common breakfast item. The golden, crispy oil cake is truly unforgettable once tasted.

　　The oil cake is primarily made from potatoes. High-quality potatoes from high-altitude regions in Zhaoyang District, such as Xiaolongdong and Xikui Liangzi in Jing'an, are boiled, chopped, and then coated with a thin layer of rice slurry before being deep-fried until golden. Once fried, the oil cake has a golden color, with a crispy outer layer and a soft, sweet interior that exudes the unique aroma of potatoes.