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How to Make Jiangmi Tiao: A Step-by-Step Guide

Jiangmi Tiao, or glutinous rice flour sticks, are a crispy, sweet Chinese snack enjoyed during festivals. Here’s a simple guide to making them at home.

Ingredients: You’ll need glutinous rice flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, water, sesame seeds, and oil for frying.

Steps:

1. Prepare the dough: Mix 200g glutinous rice flour, 50g all-purpose flour, and 60g sugar. Gradually add 120ml warm water while stirring until a smooth, non-sticky dough forms. Knead for 10 minutes, then let it rest for 30 minutes.

2. Shape the dough: Roll the dough into a 1cm-thick sheet, cut it into 5cm-long strips, and gently stretch each strip into a thin, finger-like shape. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for extra flavor.

3. Fry until golden: Heat oil to 160°C. Deep-fry the strips in small batches, turning occasionally, until they puff up and turn golden brown (about 3-4 minutes). Remove and drain on paper towels.

4. Optional sweetness: For a sweeter version, you can boil the strips in sugar syrup after frying until coated.

Tips: Ensure the oil temperature is right—too high will burn them, too low will make them greasy. Store in an airtight container to maintain crispiness.

Enjoy these homemade treats with tea or as a festive snack!