Balazs Gardi, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

An eye-level medium shot shows youtiao being cooked in a metal pan filled with oil. The fried dough, golden brown in color, is arranged closely together in the pan. A person is seen holding a pair of wooden chopsticks, presumably to manage the cooking process. To the left of the frame, dough sits on a floured surface, prepped and cut into smaller portions. The setting appears to be an indoor kitchen or food preparation area, with a metallic and utilitarian aesthetic. The lighting is bright, highlighting the textures of the dough and the oil.