Xunyi Fried Dough Twists

Xunyi Fried Dough Twists

　　Fried dough twists, a local delicacy of Xunyi. The preparation process is relatively simple: use high-quality wheat flour to make a fermented dough, then add an appropriate amount of dry flour, edible alkali, eggs, salt (or sugar), and five-spice powder, and knead into a uniform mixture. Pinch off portions of the dough, roll them into strips about 20 centimeters long, brush with oil, and set aside. Once the oil in the wok is boiling, the dough can be twisted and braided into rope-like shapes before being fried in the oil. They typically come in three-strand or two-strand versions, depending on preference. During frying, special long chopsticks are used to flip the twists timely until they turn golden brown. There are various types of these twists, including single-twist, mini twists, and crushed twists, as well as a range of flavors such as savory, sweet, five-spice, and spicy.

　　Source: Xunyi County Cultural Relics and Tourism Bureau