Erduoyan fried cakes 耳朵眼炸糕
Erduoyan fried cakes is featured among the local specialties of Tianjin.
A recognized local fried-cake specialty for a small snack stop.
How it is made
A glutinous-rice-flour wrapper encloses sweet red-bean filling before being fried to a golden crust. The filling and wrapper are prepared separately, producing a clear contrast when the cake is opened.
Flavour & texture
The outside is crisp, the rice layer chewy and the bean center smooth and sweet.
Local roots & traditions
Erduoyan is a named Tianjin fried-cake tradition, closely associated with the city's established snack shops rather than a generic label for every fried cake.
How to order Erduoyan fried cakes
Let it cool briefly; the thick bean center can remain very hot.
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Rice flour is packed into tiny individual molds and quickly steamed, then topped with sweet sauces or preserves. The cakes are assembled in small portions rather than sliced from one large slab. The base is soft, lightly grainy and fairly neutral, allowing fruity or other sweet toppings to dominate. Freshly steamed cakes are gentler than ones that have dried out.
Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 耳朵眼炸糕 for Erduoyan fried cakes. Let it cool briefly; the thick bean center can remain very hot.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.