The Chinese fried dough stick often served with congee or soy milk is called youtiao.
Youtiao is a long, golden-brown fried dough pastry made from leavened wheat dough. It is usually formed as two connected strips and fried until puffed and crisp outside. The texture makes it a popular breakfast food across China and in Chinese communities around the world.
People commonly eat youtiao with soy milk, rice porridge called congee, or other savory dishes. It can also be wrapped in rice noodle sheets or dipped into sauces. Although it is sometimes loosely described as a Chinese doughnut or cruller, it is usually a long stick rather than a ring.
Youtiao is not the same as mantou or baozi. Those are steamed wheat products, while youtiao is deep-fried. Its name literally relates to fried dough, reflecting its cooking method rather than a sweet filling or glaze.