I got this at a Japanese festival where families had homemade food stalls. I never got the name but they told me this was simple and traditional… I want to make it at home but I can’t find the name of it! It was a fried wonton wrapper type of dough that had been dipped in a hard sugar glaze. The glaze had a light savory flavor, definitely ginger but possibly very light amounts of sesame or soy. It had black sesame seeds sprinkled on top. I’d desperately like to eat this delicious snack again, if anyone could find me the name so I can find a recipe!
by alternatecode
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This is the first time I have seen this snack, but it may be a confection from some specific region (I have never seen it in my area).
The shape seems to closely resemble the “Tazuna” style of konnyaku(手綱こんにゃく). It is made by cutting and twisting a rectangular piece of dough.
I can’t guarantee if it tastes the same, but I can give you similar products and recipes.
油菓子 [https://www.katch.co.jp/community/kinjo/gourmet/gourmet365/](https://www.katch.co.jp/community/kinjo/gourmet/gourmet365/)
中華風ごま揚げクッキー [https://cookpad.com/recipe/118537](https://cookpad.com/recipe/118537)
Looks kinda like Chinese dan san/egg twists/honey twist
This is a Chinese snack called: **炸排叉** or **香酥排叉**
Here’s a written recipe with step-by-step photo instructions (scroll down): [https://www.youarefoodie.com/cooking/dishes/id/388211/titles/Beijing-snacks:-Paicha](https://www.youarefoodie.com/cooking/dishes/id/388211/titles/Beijing-snacks:-Paicha)
Here is a recipe video of the regular version with English subtitles (click CC): [https://youtu.be/k_C4Q6vUHuA?si=S-14MbieRfEfztdo](https://youtu.be/k_C4Q6vUHuA?si=S-14MbieRfEfztdo)
Here is a recipe video of the sesame version with English subtitles (click CC): [https://youtu.be/IzJdVnHNmW4?si=87rsvYHQhZROOfuD](https://youtu.be/IzJdVnHNmW4?si=87rsvYHQhZROOfuD)
Looks delish! Haven’t tried that one