🍽️ Mianhu Kway Roll

Mianhu fried kway roll, aromatic.

The Mianhu Kway Roll is a local specialty of Mianhu town in Jiexi County, Jieyang, Guangdong, a type of Teochew fried roll. Tofu skin or rice sheets wrap a filling of pork, water chestnut, scallion and starch, rolled into logs, cut into sections and deep-fried until golden. The crust is crisp while the inside stays savory and juicy, the water chestnut adding a sweet crunch that cuts the richness; it is best dipped in orange-oil or chili sauce. Mianhu has long been a trading town with a lively snack culture, and this roll appears at teahouses, eateries and festival tables. It works as a tea snack, a sliced banquet cold plate or a quick hot dish; locals fry a big platter for guests at New Year. Crisp, tender and savory, it is a must-try Teochew fried bite for visitors seeking out Mianhu's flavors.