![]() Mahua with tea | |
Type | Doughnut |
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Place of origin | China |
Main ingredients | Dough, peanut oil |
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Traditional Chinese | 麻花 | ||||||||||||||
Simplified Chinese | 麻花 | ||||||||||||||
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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. Many places have a tradition of eating Mahua, and Mahua is considered a signature food of the northern Chinese city of Tianjin.[1][2]