Xuzhou Rice Noodles (a specialty of Xuzhou, Jiangsu)

Introduction to Xuzhou Rice Noodles

Xuzhou rice noodles combine the characteristics of local snacks, with emphasis on freshness and richness in seasoning. It is similar to but different from the cold noodles in Fengxian County and Peixian County (mainly Fengxian County) of Xuzhou. Unlike the southern rice noodles, which are mostly made of Rice noodles, Xuzhou rice noodles contain starch in addition to Rice noodles. The color is slightly yellow or grayish white, while Fengxian cold noodles are mostly yellow in color

What is the nutritional value of Xuzhou rice noodlesRice noodles are rich in carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes, and have the characteristics of quick and even maturation, resistance to cooking without rotting, refreshing and tender taste, non turbid soup after cooking, and easy digestion. They are particularly suitable for hot pot and casual fast food consumption

How did the history of Xuzhou rice noodles come aboutLegend has it that a long time ago, there was a scholar who was studying hard at the Huxin Pavilion in Nanhu. His wife had to cross a bridge every day to bring food to this scholar. One day, the wife felt that her husband was working hard so she stewed a chicken and put it in a clay pot to give to him to eat. However, she was delayed halfway and found that the chicken in the pot was still hot when she came back. When she opened it, she found a thick layer of butter on top, so she used chicken oil to heat rice noodles for her husband to eat. The scholar praised her after eating it. The scholar named it "Crossing the bridge noodles" because his wife would cross the bridge of the South Lake every day to deliver food

The production method of Xuzhou rice noodles

The rice noodles are first boiled in hot water, usually in a pot on a coal stove, and then taken out after they are cooked. Then mix with seasonings, mostly using meat soup (bone) juice as the main seasoning. In addition, adding shrimp, dried radish, stir fried peanuts, coriander, chili oil, chicken essence, etc., the taste is very unique