Soybean-dusted rice rolls 驴打滚
Soybean-dusted rice rolls is featured among the local specialties of Beijing.
Soft sticky-rice rolls surround sweet bean paste and wear toasted soybean powder. Look for sliced rolls in traditional snack shops.
How it is made
Sticky-rice dough is steamed, rolled around sweet bean paste and coated in toasted soybean powder before being sliced. The powder also helps keep the sticky surface manageable.
Flavour & texture
Each piece combines a soft, elastic wrapper, smooth filling and dry, nutty coating.
Local roots & traditions
The playful Chinese name means a donkey rolling in dust, a visual comparison with the powdery exterior rather than an ingredient list. It is a familiar old-Beijing pastry-counter snack.
How to order Soybean-dusted rice rolls
Freshly cut pieces are softer; eat over a plate to catch the powder.
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Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 驴打滚 for Soybean-dusted rice rolls. Freshly cut pieces are softer; eat over a plate to catch the powder.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.