What is Ma Hua? Find out in this one-episode short! Mahua (麻花) or Fried Dough Twist is a Chinese dough twist that is fried in peanut oil. It has a shiny and golden look. The most famous brand is "18th Street Fried Dough Twists" from Tianjin, because the shop originated from the 18th Street of the old town. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahua_(snack)