Grape Well Mung Bean Jelly

Grape Well Mung Bean Jelly

　　Shuanghe Grape Well Mung Bean Jelly is a famous snack from Shuanghe Town, Changning County, Yibin City, Sichuan Province. This dish is known for its soft and tender texture, refreshing taste upon eating, and sweet aftertaste. It is one of the must-have summer snacks for locals and has in recent years expanded to Sichuan-style eateries in cities like Chengdu. It pairs perfectly with Yibin Ranmian (Yibin Fired Noodles).

　　　Grape Well Mung Bean Jelly is a popular local snack that has gained fame in Yibin in recent years. On the streets and alleys of Yibin, you can often see signs that read: “The one and only authentic Shuanghe Grape Well Mung Bean Jelly in Yibin.” Mung bean jelly is normally just a simple and common cool summer dessert, but adding the words “Grape Well” seems to elevate its status significantly—as if overnight, all mung bean jelly in Yibin became Grape Well Mung Bean Jelly. The method of making Grape Well mung bean jelly is no different from ordinary versions, but what makes it special is the water used in the process. Heading south from the east gate of Shuanghe Ancient Town, the old county seat of Changning in Yibin, you’ll find a shallow stream of clear, flowing water—it comes from Grape Well. The water from Grape Well is quite unique. The locals of Shuanghe use this spring water to soak the rice, grind it into paste, make the jelly, and even soak the finished product. This is how Yibin’s rising star snack—Grape Well Mung Bean Jelly—came to be. On a hot summer day, invite three or five friends to enjoy a bowl of Grape Well Mung Bean Jelly at a street stall. At just one yuan per serving, its soft and tender texture and refreshing taste make it truly a delicious and affordable treat.