The original form was two thin long strips of dough made from glutinous rice and flour twisted together deep-fried in oil, which is believed to have been similar to present Sweetened Fried Bread Twists.
原形はもち米と小麦粉を細長く練り2本を索状によりあわせて油で揚げたもので、現在の油条に似たものと考えられる。