Pei County Cold Noodles

Pei County Cold Noodles

　　Pei County Cold Noodles are a specialty snack from Pei County, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province. Made from purely natural, refined wheat flour without any additives, these noodles are nutritious, spicy and refreshing, soft yet chewy, and leave a lingering aftertaste that has won the hearts of many consumers.

　　 Pei County Cold Noodles, commonly known as "noodle threads," originated from the Korean ethnic group and were named "cold noodles" because they are meant to be eaten cold. They are made by pressing refined wheat flour at high temperatures. Later, the dish spread to Pei County, but since cold noodles were not suitable for the local southern palate, they were adapted to be served hot. Over time, Pei County Cold Noodles have become widely loved and have remained a distinctive local snack of the region.

　　How to Make Pei County Cold Noodles:

　　Main Ingredients: Beef (rib meat or tendon meat), scallion whites, garlic, cold noodles, cilantro

　　Soup Ingredients: Bone broth, beef (or lamb) soup, salt, vinegar, spices for simmering the broth

　　Preparation Method:

　　1. Place a whole cleaned rib or tendon meat in boiling water along with scallion whites and garlic. Boil until the meat is tender enough to be pierced with an iron skewer. Remove the meat (it can be added to the noodles later).

　　2. Slice the scallion whites and cilantro, and soak the buckwheat noodles (cold noodles) in water to soften them (if using cold water, this may take longer).

　　3. Simmer a bone broth (you can use beef, lamb, or rib broth, depending on your preference).

　　4. Once the noodles and toppings are ready, boil the cold noodles in hot water until they are firm and chewy. After draining, quickly rinse the noodles under cold water and then drain again to remove excess moisture.

　　5. Place the drained cold noodles in a bowl. Top with sliced beef, then arrange shredded or chunked beef and cilantro neatly and attractively. Gently pour the broth into the bowl, being careful to maintain the shape, and serve.