Potato Stewed with Oat Noodles in Fish Shape

Potato Stewed with Oat Noodles in Fish Shape

　　The combination of oat noodles and potatoes, when stir-fried, serves as both a dish and a meal. The way oat noodles in fish shape (莜面鱼鱼) are made is truly fascinating—purely through skilled hand movements, the oat dough is rolled into strips and slowly kneaded by hand, using just the right pressure to squeeze out countless noodle “fish” that resemble tiny fish. It’s said that skilled hands can roll 5 or 6 strands, or even more, at once under one palm, producing oat noodles in fish shape at an extremely fast pace. Finally, the potatoes are cut into chunks and stir-fried together with the oat noodles in fish shape and garlic leaves. Sometimes eggplant or other vegetables are added. The potatoes turn out tender and soft yet hold their shape, while the oat noodles are soft, glutinous, and slightly chewy, resulting in a uniquely delicious flavor.