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'''Cí fàn tuán''' is a kind of food in Chinese cuisine, which originated in Shanghai. In Hong Kong, it is usually known as '''ci faan'''. It is made by tightly wrapping a piece of ''youtiao'' (fried dough) with glutinous rice. It is usually eaten as breakfast together with sweetened or savory soy milk in Eastern China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
In recent years, there have been innovations on the traditional Cifan tuan, originating from Hong Kong and Taiwan, then reverse-introduced into Shanghai and its vicinity. Today, Cifan tuan is commonly available in two varieties. The "savoury" variety includes ingredients such as ''zha cai'' (pickled vegetable), ''rousong'' (pork floss) and small pieces of ''youtiao'' being wrapped in the rice ball. The "sweet" variety adds sugar and sometimes sesame to the filling.

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★ Youtiao

★ Zhaliang