Dongming Spicy Soup

Dongming Spicy Soup

　　Spicy Soup is a local delicacy of Dongming, commonly found in both urban and rural markets. With a history of over 200 years, it was first created by a family surnamed Hu on Zhao Street in the county town. The preparation method involves washing wheat flour into gluten chunks. When the water reaches 80°C, the gluten chunks are added to the pot and stirred into a tassel-like shape. Then vermicelli, kelp strips, and pepper powder are added, and the soup is brought to a boil. It is then served in a bowl with sesame oil and vinegar, characterized by its fragrant, sour, and spicy flavors.

　　Spicy Soup has a history of several hundred years in Dongming. It is said that it was first created by a family surnamed Hu on Zhao Street in the county town. The preparation method is as follows: wheat flour is mixed into dough, then washed with warm water to form gluten, which is placed in clear water. Kelp strips and vermicelli are added to the pot with water and heated until the temperature reaches 80°C. The washed gluten is then pulled into thin sheets and added to the pot, stirred in a circular motion to form a tassel-like texture. Once boiling, pepper powder, chopped scallions, ginger slices, and vegetable leaves are sprinkled in. The soup is then ladled into bowls and topped with sesame oil and aged vinegar. The flavor is fragrant, sour, and spicy. This soup is not only refreshing and delicious but also stimulates the appetite and promotes digestion, making it very popular among the public. It can now be found throughout urban and rural areas and has become a signature local dish of Dongming County.

　　Cuisine Type: Specialty Snack

　　Recommended Locations: Sanba Road, Wusi Road, Xiangyang Road, Nanhua Road, and other streets in Dongming County