Chinese
Chinese - Street Food and Snacks
Youtiao
Chef's Menu Description
An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.
Ingredients
- • 300g plain flour
- • 5g instant yeast
- • 2g bicarbonate of soda
- • 3g salt
- • 1 tsp sugar
- • 200ml warm water
- • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- • 800ml oil, for deep-frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Mix the flour, yeast, bicarbonate of soda, salt, sugar, water, and oil into a very soft dough.
2
Phase 2
Knead briefly, cover with plastic, and rest in the fridge for 6-8 hours.
3
Phase 3
Roll the rested dough into a wide rectangle, then cut into long strips.
4
Phase 4
Lay one strip over another and press a chopstick down the centre to join them.
5
Phase 5
Stretch each pair to twice its length.
6
Phase 6
Deep-fry at 190C, turning continuously with chopsticks, until puffed and golden.