Hui-style Sanzi

Hui-style Sanzi

　　Sanzi is one of the distinctive delicacies beloved by ethnic minorities who follow Islam. During Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr, every household’s dining table features a plate of golden, multi-layered, cylindrical fried dough twists.

　　There’s a saying: “Pastries are fragrant, mooncakes are nostalgic, but Hui-style sanzi is both beautiful and delicious—sweet and crispy, the sanzi of the Hui people.” Sanzi is one of the traditional foods of the Hui people. In ancient times, it was called “ring-shaped cake” or “cold pastry.” Historical records indicate it originated during the Northern Dynasties, boasting a history of over 1,400 years. During ethnic festivals such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, Hui families fry sanzi to serve guests and give as gifts to relatives and friends.