Lueyang Grey Stirred Tuan

Lueyang Grey Stirred Tuan

　　Grey Stirred Tuan is a common dish used to entertain guests in Lueyang and is a unique local specialty.

　　Method: Sieve hardened cold firewood ash from the stove through a fine sieve, mix one bowl of fine ash with one bowl of shelled corn kernels, stir well, and soak in cold water for about 10 hours until the corn kernels turn slightly green. Rinse off the ash with clean water. Grind the corn kernels into a paste using a hand mill, then pour it into a pot, heat it over high heat, and stir uniformly in a fixed direction with a rolling pin. Add boiling water gradually while stirring until the mixture can be lifted with the rolling pin to form long, unbroken strands, resembling rubber bands. Let it cool before serving. Sliced thinly and served cold in a salad, it has a chewy texture; when stewed, it becomes smooth, tender, and fresh. If cut into thin slices and stir-fried with meat, it reduces greasiness and is refreshingly delicious.