Mountain Delicacy Bean Noodles

Mountain Delicacy Bean Noodles

　　Mountain Delicacy Bean Threads (also called "Bean Noodles")

　　Traditionally made using northern moon beans, commonly known as "thread beans," nowadays they are mostly made from red beans, peas, cowpeas, shore beans, or mung beans. The production process is intricate, resulting in a texture that is loose yet non-sticky. When cooked with seasonings, they offer a unique flavor, especially those produced in Shan Zhen, Guanqiao Town.

　　The most famous ones come from Shan Zhen Village, Guanqiao Town, Anxi County, and are called "Shan Zhen Bean Noodles." Production began in the late Ming Dynasty. They are made using high-quality bean flour—mainly from mung beans and green beans—as the raw material, crafted through special traditional techniques. They are convenient to cook and have a distinctive flavor. Currently, there are over 200 specialized processing households in Shan Zhen Village, with an annual production of 30 tons of bean noodles.

　　Bean noodles, also known as bean wheat noodles, are primarily made from powdered legumes such as mung beans and soybeans, with a small amount of starch and water added. The mixture is stirred into a dough, repeatedly pressed into sheets as thin as cardboard, and then cut into flat noodle-like strips with a sharp knife. Shan Zhen Bean Noodles have a production technique that has been around for hundreds of years. They use carefully selected, locally produced high-quality mung beans, soybeans, and other legumes as raw materials. Nutritious, fragrant, and refreshing, they are a delicious food suitable for all seasons.