Old Beijing Traditional Snack 'Kou Pi Xiao' Recipe and Instructions - Please Keep!

Yesterday I told you about fried dough cakes, today I introduce you to Beijing's traditional snack 'Kou Pi Xiao' (Opened Smile), the recipe is simple and easy to learn, and children can make it themselves at home. It's a great snack for kids. Let's start with the recipe. At a typical family size, you can make a large plate. First, 125g of vegetable oil, 1 egg, 100g of sugar, 3g of baking powder (previously used 'stinky powder', now replaced by baking powder), 2g of baking soda, and 1g of salt, and 250g of common flour. This is a typical family size; you can increase the amounts if you have more people. Instructions: First, put all ingredients except the flour into a bowl and mix well until the sugar is dissolved. Adding salt increases the sweetness. Finally, add the flour and knead into a dough. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes, allowing the oil to fully penetrate the dough. Then, pinch off 10 to 15g pieces and roll them into balls. If you have a spray bottle, spray them with water. If not, place them in a basin of water, then place them on a skimmer and roll them in white sesame seeds. Then, individually knead them in the palm of your hand. Start frying! Use a larger pot if possible. If not, fry in two batches. Pour in the oil, and make sure the oil is wide. Maintain a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius. Gently place the dough into the pot over low heat; it will slowly rise on its own. You can also gently shake the pot. Once the dough floats to the surface, fry until golden brown. Use a skimmer to scoop out and drain in a basket. Let it cool before eating.

After frying, it looks like this - each one has an opening, without preservatives, it's safe and reassuring to eat. It's a great treat for kids. Special note: It must be completely cooled before eating, otherwise it will be soft.