Dunhuang Yellow Noodles

Dunhuang Yellow Noodles

　　Dunhuang Yellow Noodles are as fine as dragon beard and as long as golden threads. They are chewy and stretchy, delicious when served in soup or with added vegetables. The craft of making these noodles is extremely meticulous and the process is very challenging. Watch as the noodle master deftly manipulates a pale yellow lump of dough, stretching it into long strands or twisting it into spiral shapes, performing seemingly magical maneuvers — transforming a lump weighing seven or eight jin (approximately 3.5–4 kg) into a bundle of noodles as thin as vermicelli. Once cooked, the golden-yellow noodles glisten brilliantly and can be served hot, mixed with vegetables. They are appetizing, help cut through greasiness, clear internal heat, and soothe irritability, greatly stimulating your appetite. A vivid scene of making Yellow Noodles is depicted in the mural of Cave 256 (Song Dynasty) at the Mogao Grottoes, testifying to their long history. (Dunhuang)