Zha Man Tou Pian (Fried Steamed Bun Slices)
The taste of frying carbohydrates in oil! Devil's skewer with condensed milk
Description
Chinese steamed buns (Mantou) sliced thickly, skewered, and deep-fried until golden brown. Crispy on the outside, fluffy and soft on the inside.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Mantou(Chinese steamed bun)
- Frying oil
- Spice powder(or Sweetened condensed milk)
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Take a traditional plain Chinese steamed bun (Mantou) and slice it into thick 2-3cm pieces.
- To prevent it from absorbing too much oil and drying out, lightly spritz the surface with water (or dip briefly in salt water) before frying.
- Drop into 180°C (350°F) oil and flash-fry until the exterior forms a hard, golden-brown, crispy crust.
- Drain and serve immediately, accompanied either by salty cumin spice or heavily dipped in extremely sweet condensed milk.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Cumin and Chili (Salty team) / Condensed milk(Sweet team)
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
The dough part of Japanese meat buns (but sweeter)
Pairing
Sweetened Condensed Milk / Between spicy skewers
Trivia
[Trivia] A classic 'carb finisher' at BBQ or skewer shops. Smothering oil-soaked fried dough with condensed milk is a blissful, calorie-defying food.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Divided into two camps: the Salty team who sprinkles 'cumin & chili powder', and the Sweet team who dips it heavily into 'sweet condensed milk' like a dessert.
Allergen
Wheat, Dairy (if using condensed milk)