Zhaliang

Zhaliang or cha leung (simplified Chinese: 炸两; traditional Chinese: 炸兩; Cantonese Yale: jaléung), literally "fried two,"[1] is a Cantonese dim sum. It is made by tightly wrapping rice noodle roll around youtiao (fried dough).[2] It can be found in Chinese restaurants in Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macau and Malaysia.

Zhaliang
CourseDim sum, breakfast
Place of originChina
Region or stateGuangdong province
Main ingredientsrice noodle roll, youtiao
Zhaliang
Traditional Chinese炸兩
Simplified Chinese炸两
Hanyu Pinyinzháliǎng
Cantonese Yalejaléung
Literal meaningfried two

It is often served doused in soy sauce, hoisin sauce or sesame paste and sprinkled with sesame seeds. It is usually eaten with soy milk or congee.

See also

References

  • Media related to Zhaliang at Wikimedia Commons



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