Fried skewers 油炸串串
Fried skewers is featured among the local specialties of Leshan and Sichuan.
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A snack meal built around ingredients chosen for frying. Local food streets offer this as another way to build a snack meal.
How it is made
Chosen ingredients are threaded onto skewers, deep-fried and finished with a seasoning or sauce. Meat, tofu products and vegetables are cooked according to their different textures.
Flavour & texture
The result emphasizes crisp surfaces and concentrated spice, while softer interiors vary from juicy meat to chewy tofu and tender vegetables.
Local roots & traditions
Leshan fried skewers are a distinct snack format from broth-cooked chuan chuan, allowing a diner to assemble a meal piece by piece.
How to order Fried skewers
Order a few contrasting ingredients first and confirm how the skewers are priced.
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Ebian fried potatoes 峨边炸洋芋 →
Potatoes are cut into bite-sized pieces, fried until golden and tossed with chili seasoning and aromatics. Herbs and sauces are added according to the stall's style. The outside is crisp or lightly browned, while the center stays soft and floury. Seasoning can range from dry and spicy to tangy and saucy.
Leshan tofu pockets with radish 乐山夹丝豆腐干 →
The tofu is prepared and opened into a pocket, filled with seasoned radish shreds and dressed just before serving. Chewy tofu contrasts with crisp radish. The sauce adds sweet acidity, with chilli or mustard contributing separate kinds of heat.
Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 油炸串串 for Fried skewers. Order a few contrasting ingredients first and confirm how the skewers are priced.