Nanshan Hand-Pulled Noodles

Nanshan Hand-Pulled Noodles

　　　Product Name: Nanshan Hand-Pulled Noodles

　　　　Product Alias: Drooping Noodles

　　　　Place of Origin: Wenzhou

　　　　Product Features: Fine as silver threads, white, soft, and resilient with a good texture.

　　　　Product Introduction: A type of hand-pulled and air-dried noodle known as “drooping noodles,” they are tender, soft, and delicious. In our county, the noodles from Huayuan, Macunyang, and Shaxi are the most famous. The method involves adding an appropriate amount of salt to flour (3–5% in spring and winter, 9–12% in summer and autumn), forming the dough, letting it “ripen” in a dough cabinet, then pulling it into strands and sun-drying them, finally arranging them into twisted noodle strands. The best hand-pulled noodles are fine and even. To eat, simply boil them in water, discard the salty broth, and mix with condiments. These noodles are nutritious and easy to digest, making them a popular food among locals. They are often served at birthday celebrations, during festivals, and when women give birth. Due to their health benefits—strengthening the body, preventing aging, and nourishing skin—they are also known as “longevity noodles.” In Mayichuan Township’s Mayang Village, the production of longevity noodles has over 50 years of history, with over 80 households engaged in processing. Annual output reaches nearly 750,000 kilograms, and the noodle business alone brings in nearly 1.5 million yuan in additional income for the village, with each processing household earning an average of over 20,000 yuan.

　　　　Product History: The handmade production of hand-pulled noodles in Nanshan Village, Pingyangkeng Town, has a long history. Since the late last century, there has been a fine tradition of making these noodles by hand, and today over 300 households are still engaged in the craft. It is a traditional specialty food of Wenzhou and an essential gift for betrothal and family visits.