Hollow sugar-glazed fritters 空心琉璃丸子
Hollow sugar-glazed fritters is featured among the local specialties of Shandong.
Light hollow fritters carry a crisp sugar coating. Share a small plate while they are freshly made.
How it is made
Small pieces of batter or dough are fried so they puff into hollow balls, then coated in cooked sugar. The thin shell and careful sugar stage create the glass-like finish.
Flavour & texture
The first bite breaks through a crisp, sweet coating into an airy center, making the texture lighter than an ordinary solid dumpling.
Local roots & traditions
These hollow glazed fritters are associated with Shandong's skilled sweet-dish repertoire and appear in Liaocheng-area food promotion.
How to order Hollow sugar-glazed fritters
Order them freshly made and share promptly before moisture softens the coating.
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Questions before you order
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Show 空心琉璃丸子 for Hollow sugar-glazed fritters. Order them freshly made and share promptly before moisture softens the coating.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.