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October 31, 2026

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Zhihu Hot List · saved Oct 31, 2026, 2:30 PM CST

Why Was Edible Oil So Precious in Ancient Times, Yet Could Ordinary People Afford Youtiao Fried in Oil?

Background: Youtiao are long strips of deep-fried dough commonly eaten for breakfast in China.

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