Shanxi is a province with a long history, not only rich cultural heritage, but also a unique food culture.

Among them, Shanxi pasta, as one of Shanxi's special delicacies, has become an important part of the Shanxi people's dining table after a hundred years of inheritance and development.

1. The origin of pasta The origin of pasta can be traced back to ancient Shanxi. According to archaeological research, the prototype of pasta had already appeared in Shanxi as early as the late Neolithic Age.

Pasta at that time was mainly made from various grains ground into powder.

Over time, pasta gradually developed and developed, forming a unique Shanxi pasta culture.

2. Characteristics of Shanxi pasta Shanxi pasta is famous for its fine, soft and smooth taste.

Whether it is shaved noodles, cut noodles, fried noodles or mixed noodles, it can make people have endless aftertaste.

Moreover, the Shanxi pasta production process is unique, focusing on the toughness of the dough and the fineness of the noodles. After repeated kneading, stretching, folding and other processes, the pasta is more chewy and chewy.

3. Classic varieties of Shanxi pasta 1. Knife-shaped noodles Knife-shaped noodles are one of the representatives of Shanxi pasta and have unique production techniques.

First, the dough is kneaded into a dough of moderate hardness, and then the dough is skillfully cut into thin sheets by a noodle knife master.

Finally, the cut noodles are cooked and various ingredients are added, such as beef, tofu, sauerkraut, etc., to make a delicious knife-cut noodles.

2. Ramen Ramen is another classic variety of Shanxi noodles with a unique production process.

First, knead the dough into a soft dough, then use your hands to stretch and fold the dough, and repeat until the noodles become slender and elastic.

Finally, the pulled noodles are cooked and various ingredients are added, such as stewed meat, tofu curd, etc., to make a fragrant ramen.

3. Fried noodles Fried noodles are another classic variety of Shanxi noodles with unique production techniques.

First, knead the dough into a soft dough, then cut the dough into thin strips.

Then, put the cut noodles into the pot and stir-fry until cooked, add various ingredients, such as vegetables, meat, etc., and stir-fry evenly.

Finally, put the fried noodles on a plate and sprinkle with seasonings to make a fried noodles with good color, flavor and flavor.

4. Steps for making Shanxi pasta 1. Prepare the dough. Mix flour and appropriate amount of water and knead into dough.

The dough should be kneaded until it is smooth, soft and not sticky.

2. Make the dough. Roll the kneaded dough into a thin sheet, and then cut the thin sheet of dough into long strips, which is the dough.

3. To make noodles, take out the dough, stretch and fold it with your hands, and repeat the operation until the noodles become slender and elastic.

4. Cook the noodles. Put the pulled noodles into boiling water and cook them for not too long to maintain the chewy texture of the noodles.

5. Add ingredients, take out the cooked noodles, add various ingredients, such as beef, tofu, sauerkraut, etc., and adjust according to personal taste.

6. After adding the ingredients, place the noodles on a plate, sprinkle with appropriate seasonings, and a delicious Shanxi pasta is completed.