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Youtiao (traditional Chinese: 油條; simplified Chinese: 油条; pinyin: Yóutiáo), known in Southern China as yu char kway, is a long golden-brown deep-fried strip of wheat flour dough of Chinese origin and (by a variety of other names) also popular in other East and Southeast Asian cuisines.
A churro (Spanish pronunciation: ... The origin of churros is unclear. ... a traditional Chinese fried dough with a long history.
Origin Description (including main ingredients and notable aspects) Akara, acarajé: Nigeria, Brazil: Fried dough made from ground black-eyed peas or black-eyed pea flour. Onions, peppers, and salt to taste are added for more flavor. Typically eaten as a breakfast with "pap", or custard locally called akamu by Igbo people. Achappam: Kerala, India
Mahua (Chinese: 麻花) or Fried Dough Twist is a Chinese dough twist that is fried in peanut oil. It has a shiny and golden look. It is prepared in various ways with different flavors, which range from sweet to spicy, and usually has a dense and crisp texture. The origin of Mahua can be traced back to thousands of years ago.
Fartura comes from the Latin root ‘farto,’ meaning full or satiated. [2]One theory is that the Portuguese, when trading in the Far East, would have brought with them new cooking techniques, including modifying the dough of Youtiao, also known as Youzagwei, in southern China.
The history of Chinese cuisine is marked by both variety and change. The archaeologist and scholar Kwang-chih Chang says "Chinese people are especially preoccupied with food" and "food is at the center of, or at least it accompanies or symbolizes, many social interactions". Over the course of history, he says, "continuity vastly outweighs change."
Sweet and sour bid-bid (Pacific tenpounder) ballsSweet and sour dishes, sauces, and cooking methods have a long history in China. One of the earliest recordings of sweet and sour may come from Shaowei Yanshi Dan (traditional Chinese: 燒尾宴食單; simplified Chinese: 烧尾宴食单; pinyin: shāowěi yànshí dān), [2] a menu of the food served in Tang dynasty (618–907) "Shaowei banquet ...
Chinese cuisine comprises cuisines originating from China, as well as from Chinese people from other parts of the world.Because of the Chinese diaspora and the historical power of the country, Chinese cuisine has profoundly influenced many other cuisines in Asia and beyond, with modifications made to cater to local palates.