Eryuan Milk Fan

Eryuan Milk Fan

　　“Dengchuan bow fish is delicious, Eryuan milk fan is fragrant.” This Yunnan folk saying reveals just how delightful the milk fan is. A dairy product, the milk fan is a signature delicacy of the Bai people, with those from Eryuan being considered the most authentic. Eryuan boasts lush water and grasslands and is abundant in dairy cows. As early as the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, the Bai people had mastered the technique of making milk fans from fresh cow's milk. The milk fan is a dairy product made entirely from pure fresh milk. It has a yellowish-white color, a fan-like shape, a bright appearance, delicious taste, and is rich in nutrition. Its texture is thick, tender, and smooth—when you touch it, a layer of cream immediately sticks to your fingers. Dishes cooked with this milk fan have a bright yellowish-red hue, exude a rich milky aroma, and are highly appetizing. There are many ways to enjoy the milk fan: pan-fried with salt, roasted with water and dipped in sugar, wrapped around meat for a crispy texture, or eaten raw with sugar. It is not only an excellent dish for entertaining guests but also a fine gift for friends and family.