Sanzi (馓子): Xinjiang’s Fried Dough Twists and the Art of the Spiral
Sanzi — crisp fried dough twists — are Xinjiang’s festival snack and a symbol of hospitality. Learn how they’re pulled, when they’re eaten, and why the spiral matters.
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Sanzi (馓子): Xinjiang’s Crispy Fried Dough Twists — A Complete Cultural and Culinary Guide
If you walk through the streets of Kashgar’s Old City during Eid al-Fitr (肉孜节), or step into a Uyghur home in the days leading up to any major celebration,…
