Our first stop of this trip was at a typical local stand, helmed by a lovely friendly couple. Their humble presentation of two local favorites proved to be irresistible for our very first bites in Chengdu.
Pork Bites were battered and deep fried to our order. What should have been simple fried pork turned out to be a crispy juicy morsel with the touch of spicy mala with a light dusting of cumin.
I’d only experienced Guo Kui through YouTube videos. These delicious meat filled dough pucks are an ubiquitous food here. One taste and instantly knew why.
Huarache (Mexican sandal) shaped dough is filled with meat and spices. The flat dough strip then rolled into a cylinder and then flattened from the top.
The disk is then fried. The end result is croissant-esque, with many distinct layers. Even this naan like creation has the signature regional mala tingle. With the meat filling, the flavors are simple yet complex.
No wonder this is a breakfast staple here, that seems to be also enjoyed all day. In France, dw must have a crepe every morning. Seems she has found another must have. 
