Zhongjiang Handmade Noodles [Sichuan Zhongjiang Specialty]

What is Zhongjiang handmade noodles? Authentic Sichuan Zhongjiang specialty: Zhongjiang handmade noodles

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Basic Introduction to Zhongjiang Handmade Noodles

Zhongjiang Handmade Noodles have a long history. It is said to have been created during the Shaoxing period of the Southern Song Dynasty and has a history of nearly a thousand years. This noodle is a traditional specialty, handcrafted and refined. The strips are as fine as silk and as thick as chives, magical and hollow, and can be called a masterpiece. Due to the complexity of the craftsmanship and climate limitations, treasures have been presented as tribute throughout history. Zhongjiang noodles have been repeatedly rated as high-quality local specialty foods by provinces, regions, cities, and counties, and are highly favored by consumers. It is one of the best foods for visiting relatives and friends, as well as giving gifts to family and friends

Regional Scope

The production area of Zhongjiang handmade noodles is located in Nanhua Town, Jiexing Town, Yongtai Town, Tongji Town, Nanshan Town, Jifeng Town, and Shuanglong Town in Zhongjiang County, Sichuan Province

Zhongjiang noodles are soft, pure white, uniform and smooth, as fine as silver wire, with a diameter of only 0.75-1.25 millimeters per noodle. Long term cooking does not make it sticky or stick to the teeth, and the dough has micropores due to multiple fermentations, hence the saying 'hollow hanging noodles'. Due to its complex craftsmanship and climate limitations in production, it has been regarded as a precious tribute item throughout history

The wheat flour of Zhongjiang Hanging Noodles is processed from strong gluten wheat produced in the protected area, with a gluten value of 27% to 30%

Comparing the quality indicators of various high-quality specialized wheat, it can be seen that the strong gluten wheat selected for Zhongjiang noodles has higher resistance to elongation, stretchability, and tensile strength than other types of wheat

The 1931 edition of the "Zhongjiang County Annals" records: "Zhongjiang hanging noodles are as thin as silk, eight or nine feet long, cut at both ends and taken in the middle section, called waist noodles, also known as silver silk noodles. They are excellent both inside and outside the county town, especially in Tanjia Street in Hexi. The color is white and the taste is sweet, the food is smooth, fine and hollow, and can be called the five wonders of cleanliness, whiteness, purity, dryness, and thinness..."

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