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Latiao (simplified Chinese: 辣条; traditional Chinese: 辣條; lit. 'Spicy stick/spicy strip') is a popular Chinese snack. Latiao consists of strips made with wheat flour (especially wheat gluten), flavored with chili pepper. It is chewy, spicy, and tangy.
Latiao is commercially produced by extrusion from a mixture of gluten-rich dough. Beyond chili pepper, salt, sugar, and other spices are commonly used. Commercial preparations may contain flavor enhancers, pigments, and preservatives. Specific additives used in latiao have been the subject of scrutiny in China.
People can also make homemade latiao by using wheat gluten, which can bought at the supermarket. Soak wheat gluten briefly, steam it, then coat with a spiced chili oil made by frying aromatic spices and mixing with chili powder, cumin, and Sichuan peppercorns. Let the seasoned gluten rest for an hour to absorb the flavors before serving.
*[lit.]: Literal translation
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