At the table
Let the center cool slightly. Bite through a small section or ask for the bundle to be cut; check sauces before adding them.
Ask about wheat, egg, animal fat and sauces if you have dietary restrictions. Confirm shared frying equipment for allergies.
Batter, frying fat and sauces vary. Some fried-guo batters include wheat flour; rice batter does not guarantee a wheat-free serving.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Batter, frying fat and sauces vary. Some fried-guo batters include wheat flour; rice batter does not guarantee a wheat-free serving.
Typical ingredients
In some versions
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Fragrant Chinese chives and savory fried batter.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Thin crisp coating around moist, fibrous chive leaves.
- How it’s made
- Cleaned chive leaves are bundled, dipped in rice batter and deep-fried.
Batter, frying fat and sauces vary. Some fried-guo batters include wheat flour; rice batter does not guarantee a wheat-free serving.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Taiwan.
About this regional connection
Taiwan: Taiwan fried-guo snack documented in Yuanlin; no exclusive birthplace claim.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有台式韭菜条（炸粿）吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
A bundle before frying
For this Taiwanese fried snack, whole chive leaves are wound together before coating. Bundling keeps the leaves together while the outside crisps in hot oil.