Gutian Wheat Vermicelli

Gutian Wheat Vermicelli

　　Selecting premium white flour as the main ingredient, supplemented with salt, potassium alum powder, and cooking oil, all mixed evenly. It undergoes up to nine hours of manual processing, including seven steps such as dough kneading, strand pulling, noodle loosening, stringing, and stretching. The noodles are as fine as 0.5 millimeters and can reach lengths of 5.5 to 6 meters. Their characteristics include not becoming mushy when cooked, being tender and smooth, not sticking to the teeth when chewed, and having a silky, thread-like texture. The wheat vermicelli is boiled in clear water and then flavored with rich broth, accompanied by chicken, lamb, pork, or other meats to create various dishes such as “Pork Rib Vermicelli,” “Lamb Vermicelli,” “Chicken Vermicelli,” and “Peace Vermicelli,” each with a unique taste. On New Year’s Day and birthdays, people in Gutian eat “Peace Vermicelli.” This dish consists of wheat vermicelli soaked in a broth made from stewed lamb or chicken, topped with two duck eggs. The long strands of vermicelli symbolize longevity, while the duck eggs represent peace—hence the name “Peace Vermicelli.”