Mahua (chinese: 麻花) or fried dough twist is a chinese dough twist that is fried in peanut oil. it has a shiny and golden look. it is prepared in various ways with different flavors, which range from sweet to spicy, and usually has a dense and crisp texture. the origin of mahua can be traced back to thousands of years ago. many places have a tradition of eating mahua, and mahua is considered a signature food of the northern chinese city of tianjin.
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