Guanxian Rice Paper

Guanxian Rice Paper

　　Guanxian Rice Paper is a specialty of Guanxian County, Liaocheng City, Shandong Province. Made from mung bean starch, Guanxian Rice Paper is known for being crystal clear, having uniform patterns, holding up well even after long cooking, and offering a smooth and delicious taste. Regular consumption is believed to aid in weight loss and lower blood pressure, earning it the reputation as “a unique delicacy of western Shandong.”

　　The main production areas of Guanxian Rice Paper include Dai Village in Beitao Town, Houyangzhao and Tianpo Village in Donggucheng Town, among others, with a production history spanning several hundred years.

　　In Houyangzhao Village, Donggucheng Town, Guanxian County, almost every household produces handmade rice paper, a tradition that has lasted for over 30 years. Currently, production is mainly carried out by family-run workshops, including those run by elderly residents and women. The resulting rice paper is soft, tender, smooth, and chewy, attracting merchants from cities such as Jinan, Dezhou, and Handan to place orders. This brings nearly one million yuan in additional income to the villagers each year.