At the table
If served in paper, hold it by the paper and uncover the part you eat. Break off a small piece and let the filling cool before biting; do not eat the paper.
Contains wheat. Freshly fried batter and radish filling can be very hot; chili levels vary.
Ask which oil and batter ingredients are used before choosing it as vegetarian or vegan.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Oil and seasoning vary. Rapeseed oil is one choice; Sichuan pepper and MSG appear in some versions. It is molded from batter rather than folded and crimped like a dumpling.
Typical ingredients
In some versions
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Savory radish and scallion with chili warmth; some versions also have Sichuan-pepper tingling.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Crisp batter around moist, tender radish shreds.
- How it’s made
- Seasoned radish shreds are enclosed in batter in a crescent-shaped metal mold, then deep-fried until the coating sets and crisps.
Oil and seasoning vary. Rapeseed oil is one choice; Sichuan pepper and MSG appear in some versions. It is molded from batter rather than folded and crimped like a dumpling.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Chongqing.
About this regional connection
Chongqing: Official Chongqing/Wanzhou lists associate the exact name with Wanzhou District, and the Wanzhou commerce list names a local shop. This supports regional association, not exclusive origin or current availability.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有萝卜丝油钱吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
A crescent from the frying mold
This account describes a tradition or story, rather than an established historical fact.
Wanzhou street vendors shape this radish snack with a long-handled crescent mold. The golden batter becomes crisp while the shredded filling stays tender.