At the table
Hold with paper and bite across both parts. Small bites are easier with the sticky filling.
Contains wheat and sesame. The rice cake is sticky; fresh filling may be hot.
The selected version has youtiao outside and pounded rice inside, with sesame sugar.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Some nearby snacks reverse the wrapping; that is a different presentation.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Sweet sesame against savory fried dough.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Crisp, airy dough and soft, sticky rice cake.
- How it’s made
- Cooked glutinous rice is pounded; it is paired with fresh youtiao and sesame sugar.
Some nearby snacks reverse the wrapping; that is a different presentation.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Its origins are linked to Jiangxi.
About this regional connection
Jiangxi: Leping/Jingdezhen youtiao outside poundedrice, distinct reverse Poyang presentation.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有油条包麻糍吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
A contrast of two textures
This snack is associated with Leping and is also enjoyed around Jingdezhen. Its appeal is the combination of fried dough and pounded rice.