This is what a fried dough stick looks like after getting cut up. Isn't it pretty?
It tastes fantastic too, especially if you eat it while it's still warm. These dough sticks are lightly salted and deep fried to a golden-brown. The outer layer is paper-thin and crispy while the inside is soft and fluffy. I like eating it on its own but it's also delicious added to a steaming hot bowl of porridge or rice congee.
Some people like it dipped in hot black coffee or soya bean milk. Because it is soft and fluffy inside, it soaks up any beverage quickly and, when you bite into it, the beverage is then released in your mouth in a little flood. It's quite a sensation!
Thank you, everyone, for all your comments! Thank you for taking the time to stop by. I appreciate it very much!
@charlescellist: You must have had it in China? I wonder if their youtiao tastes the same as the ones we have here.
@ladydi53: They're deep-fried. I don't want to think about the calories. Let's just pretend there aren't any! Heh.
@tooki: Ooo, sounds great with kaya and butter. I've never tried it that way. Most of the time, kaya and butter go on toast. A dull option? Heh. I'm in Singapore. We're on the same side of the planet. 8D
Okay! Now I am really hungry!!! That is one beautiful photo . . you should be a food editor or food photographer, Livia. You are multi-talented for sure. And your comment was fantastic!
@charlescellist: You must have had it in China? I wonder if their youtiao tastes the same as the ones we have here.
@ladydi53: They're deep-fried. I don't want to think about the calories. Let's just pretend there aren't any! Heh.
@tooki: Ooo, sounds great with kaya and butter. I've never tried it that way. Most of the time, kaya and butter go on toast. A dull option? Heh. I'm in Singapore. We're on the same side of the planet. 8D
Ha!