Cold Tossed Pea Starch Noodles

Cold Tossed Pea Starch Noodles

　　　　Cold Tossed Pea Starch Noodles are a highly beloved coarse grain dish among the people of Yunnan. They are made from dried peas, which are dehulled after hulling and soaking, then ground into a slurry with water. The slurry is filtered, boiled into a paste, and cooled until it solidifies. The resulting product has a delicate, smooth, and tender texture, a golden-yellow hue, and a distinctive fragrant taste of peas. After being shaped with a knife, it can be cooked and served either hot or cold. Peas have a sweet flavor and slightly cooling nature. They are known to invigorate the middle energizer and replenish qi, as well as detoxify and aid digestion. They are suitable for treating conditions such as difficulty in urination, abdominal distension, diabetes, and blocked lactation in women.

( Qujing)