Jinqian Oil Tower

By MazieKessler

Jinqian Oil Tower
The Golden Money Oil Tower is a famous noodle shop in Xi'an. It looks like a gold thread when lifted and lowered like a pine tower, hence its name.

Recipe Recommendations

  • flour appropriate amount
  • lard appropriate amount
  • Heung fan appropriate amount
  • salt appropriate amount

Steps for Jinqian Oil Tower

  • Make  step 0
    1
    Take appropriate amount of flour.
  • Make  step 1
    2
    Add a small amount of water and mix into dough.
  • Make  step 2
    3
    Mix the dough into dough and wake for two hours.
  • Make  step 3
    4
    Take appropriate amount of lard, add five-spice powder and salt and stir well.
  • Make  step 4
    5
    Roll the dough into slices.
  • Make  step 5
    6
    Spread the mixed lard evenly on the dough sheet.
  • Make  step 6
    7
    Roll up and flatten the dough sheet coated with lard.
  • Make  step 7
    8
    Cut the dough roll into thin threads.
  • Make  step 8
    9
    Take the shredded dough about one and a half inches, stretch it, wrap it around your fingers, take it out, and place it on the steamer.
  • Make  step 9
    10
    Put water in the pan, put the prepared oil tower into the pan and steam for 15 to 20 minutes (measure the time according to the oil tower).
  • Jinqian Oil Tower Make Tips

    Friendly reminder: The dough should not be too soft, and the resting time must be sufficient.