Oil Paste (Yousu)

Oil Paste (Yousu)

Oil Paste (Yousu) is a home-style condiment at difficulty 2/5 (Easy), about 111 kcal. This is a Chinese pastry ingredient, often used for making baked pancakes/tortil. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.

Difficulty

2 / 5

★★☆☆☆

Easy
Estimated Calories

111 kcal

Ingredients

  • Flour
  • Oil
  • Salt

Steps

  1. Place the flour in a small bowl and add the salt.
  2. Add hot oil (approx. 200°C).
  3. Stir with chopsticks until it becomes a paste without any solid lumps.

Notes

This is a Chinese pastry ingredient, often used for making baked pancakes/tortillas. It makes the finished product look distinctively layered and results in a crispy exterior with a soft interior. It primarily provides carbohydrates and fats, supplying energy for the body. The method is very simple and beginner-friendly, estimating about 3 minutes to prepare.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★
Estimated Calories: 111 kcal

Calculations:
- Oil = (Number of pancakes to make * 10ml)
- Salt = (Number of pancakes to make / 2) g
- Flour = (Number of pancakes to make / 0.13) g

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