Yin si juan

Yin Si Juan is a cherished dish rooted in Beijing cuisine, though its origins can be traced back to the Shandong Province. This delightful treat begins with a crucial step: incorporating baking soda into flour. The dough is then kneaded thoroughly and stretched and folded repeatedly, akin to the technique used for making lamian (hand-pulled noodles).

Next, a generous amount of lard is worked into the dough, enhancing both flavor and texture. Simultaneously, another batch of flour is mixed with sugar to create thin wrappers approximately 3 millimeters thick. These sweet wrappers are then used to encase the noodle dough.

The assembled Yin Si Juan is initially baked for six to seven minutes. Following this, it is either steamed or baked once more until it attains a beautiful golden-brown hue. The result is a deliciously crispy and flavorful dish that exemplifies the rich culinary traditions of its regions.