Wuzhai Fenpi (a specialty of Wuzhai, Shanxi)

Introduction to Wuzhai Fenpi

Fenpi is usually made from raw materials such as rice, mung beans, sweet potato starch, and potato starch in different regions. After grinding, it is spread flat on a container or steamer and steamed with water to obtain a thin, smooth, and soft skin like food with a silver white and smooth color, semi transparent, and elastic toughness. People call this skin like food Fenpi

Rich in copper, copper is an essential micronutrient for human health, which has a significant impact on the development and function of blood, central nervous system, immune system, hair, skin, bone tissue, as well as internal organs such as brain, liver, and heart

Important substances that make up the body; Storage and provision of thermal energy; The energy necessary to maintain brain function; Regulating fat metabolism; Provide dietary fiber; Save protein; Detoxification; Enhance intestinal function

The main nutritional component of powdered skin is carbohydrates, as well as a small amount of protein, vitamins, and minerals. It has the characteristics of softness, smoothness, and a chewy texture

The view on powder skin was recorded in the Northern Wei Dynasty's "Qi Min Yao Shu"

In the "Complete Collection of Essential Household Items" of the Yuan Dynasty, many dish names were prepared with vermicelli, such as "Fake Turtle Soup", and used as "Fake Fish Pickles" to imitate meat

How to make Wuzhai vermicelli

2. Put the cut Liangpi and shredded cucumber into a large bowl, add the aged vinegar, a few drops of soy sauce, a little salt, and chilli oil to mix well

3. Then sprinkle sesame and peanuts on top and you can eat it. If you like to eat garlic, you can also mix some minced garlic together