Rice Porridge with Fried Dough Twists

Rice Porridge with Fried Dough Twists

　　Rice Porridge with Fried Dough Twists is one of the signature snacks of Liangzhou. To make it, yellow millet and a small amount of lentils are first boiled in a clay pot over high heat to create a thin porridge, then a small amount of flour is mixed into a paste and added. Before serving, it is seasoned with scallions, Sichuan peppercorns, and hot oil. It has a salty flavor, a yellow hue, and a soft, sweet taste. When eating, the fried dough twists are broken into small pieces and soaked in the lentil and millet porridge. It is an affordable and popular local delicacy.