Shaowo Bean Sheets

Last updated 2026-11-16 — Shaowo Bean Sheets are a specialty of Echeng District, Ezhou City, Hubei Province. The township of Shaowo in Echeng District, Ezhou City, Hubei Province, is the birthplace of Shaowo Bean Sheets. They are made from high-quality rice, kudzu root powder, mung beans (or soybeans), and other ingredients using a traditional wood-fired iron wok. The production process is authentic and rustic, resulting in bean sheets that are rich in nutrients and have a refreshing taste. People in Ezhou, Hubei, love them and enjoy them in various ways—such as in soup, dry, or stir-fried. In Ezhou, Shaowo Bean Sheets are an essential part of New Year provisions. Every lunar December, households make these bean sheets, filling the air with a strong festive atmosphere. Shaowo Bean Sheets are crafted using purely natural wild kudzu root powder, premium rice, mung beans (or soybeans), high-quality flour, and vegetable oil, all prepared in a wood-fired iron wok. Combining traditional handcrafting techniques with modern advanced production methods, they are finely produced. These bean sheets are nutritious, flavorful, and have a delicate yet chewy texture. Made entirely by hand with no pollution sources involved, they are truly a natural green food. The kudzu root used in Shaowo Bean Sheets is rich in various flavonoids, as well as over 20 types of amino acids, multiple vitamins, and minerals. The wild kudzu root resources on Ezhou’s Geshan Mountain are abundant, keeping production costs relatively low. Once cooked, Shaowo Bean Sheets become crystal clear, melt in your mouth, and offer a uniquely delicious taste.