Daoxiao Noodles is a traditional China pasta, which originated in northern China and is very popular in Shanxi Province. Its making method is very unique, that is, the dough is directly cut into pieces and boiled in a pot, hence the name Daoxiao Noodles.
The origin of Daoxiao Noodles can be traced back to ancient China. At that time, in order to make noodles, people needed to roll the dough into thin slices and then cut it into thin strips with a knife. Later, in order to improve efficiency, people directly cut the dough into pieces with a knife, which not only saved time, but also increased the taste and flavor of pasta. Daoxiao Noodles is popular in Shanxi Province and its surrounding areas. It is said that it was founded by Ma Xu Chai Shao in the Tang Dynasty. We eat all kinds of savoury seeds and seasonings, and Daoxiao Noodles cuts them with a knife, hence the name.
The production of Daoxiao Noodles requires certain skills and experience. In the process of noodle cutting, we should master the hardness of dough and the intensity of noodle cutting to ensure the uniformity of dough thickness. Today, Daoxiao Noodles has become one of the special pasta dishes in northern China, which is not only common at family tables, but also popular in various restaurants and snack bars. It not only carries the food culture of the people in northern China, but also is an important part of the pasta culture in China.
Introduction to the characteristics of Daoxiao Noodles
Shanxi is the hometown of pasta, and there are many kinds of pasta. Among them, Daoxiao Noodles in Datong is the most famous, which can be described as "the king of pasta". Soft, smooth and easy to digest, it is also known as the five famous faces of China, together with the slag river face in Beijing, the emblem face in Henan, Regan Noodles in Hubei and Dandan Noodles in Sichuan.
Daoxiao Noodles is a daily favorite pasta of Shanxi people, and it is well-known at home and abroad for its unique flavor. Daoxiao Noodles got its name because it was all cut with a knife. The leaves cut with a knife are thick in the middle and thin in the edge. Sharp edges, shaped like willow leaves; The entrance is soft and non-sticky, and the more you chew, the more fragrant it is, which is deeply loved by pasta lovers.
Among all the Daoxiao Noodles in Shanxi, the most famous one is Datong Daoxiao Noodles, which can be called "Wang Zhongwang Pasta". Datong Daoxiao Noodles is cheap, delicious, and has formed a unique Datong style. Many foreign friends came to Datong and were full of praise after tasting it. Some local wanderers, after returning to their hometown, will go to the noodle restaurant to eat a bowl of Daoxiao Noodles to relieve their day and night thoughts.
The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Daoxiao Noodles.