Fazi Mianchang

Fazi Mianchang

　　Fazi Mianchang is also a dish favored by Muslims. It is made from sheep offal. To prepare it, first clean the sheep offal under running water. Finely chop the lungs and liver, mix them with salt, scallions, and ground Sichuan peppercorns, then stuff them into the large intestine—this is called fazi. Mix refined wheat flour with water to form a paste, season it, and fill it into the small intestine—this is called mianchang. Once prepared, it is placed in a steamer and gently simmered. After steaming, it is cut into one-inch pieces. Some also add slices of sheep’s head meat, tripe, or tendons, and season with chili oil, aged vinegar, and mashed garlic, making it extremely delicious. (Dunhuang)