At the table
Break or cut off a small piece and chew the firm bread slowly.
Contains wheat. The crust can be firm and dry; confirm any added fats or fillings if you have dietary restrictions.
For children who can chew firm bread, offer small pieces and check the crust; suitability depends on texture and chewing ability.
Recipes vary. Ask the restaurant about ingredients and serving before you order.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
The Qianxian form is distinguished by its size and surface pattern.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Wheat-led.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Dry and crisp outside.
- How it’s made
- Mix flour with water, fermented dough starter and culinary alkali; press and turn the firm dough with a wooden lever, shape and bake on griddles, turning for even color.
The Qianxian form is distinguished by its size and surface pattern.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Shaanxi.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有乾县锅盔吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
A pattern made by pressing
Qianxian guokui gets its chrysanthemum-like surface from repeatedly pressing and turning firm dough with a wooden lever. Careful turning during baking colors the raised pattern. This substantial wheat bread is one of the local foods known collectively as the Four Treasures of Qianzhou.