Hey there! Have you ever heard of noodles made from lotus leaves? 🌿🍜 Well, in a small village called Hejiaba in China’s Guizhou Province, people are doing something amazing with these leaves!
Every morning, villagers like Wu Yanlin head out to their huge lotus ponds, which cover about 200 mu (that’s around 32 acres!). They pick the perfect, dark green lotus leaves and turn them into delicious noodles. Why the dark leaves? Wu says they make the noodles a richer green color and taste better! 🌿
So, how do they make these special noodles? First, they wash the leaves and squeeze out the fresh juice. Then, they mix the juice with flour to make dough. After lots of rolling and flattening, they cut the dough into noodles and let them dry naturally. The result? Shiny, jade-colored noodles that taste amazing! 😋
Local residents, like Zhao Qifeng, love these noodles. They say they’re slippery, chewy, and have a light, refreshing smell. It’s the perfect dish for a hot summer day! 🍲
But wait, there’s more! The villagers didn’t stop at noodles. They’ve also created other yummy foods using lotus leaves, like tofu pudding, crispy snacks, fragrant tea, and even scrambled eggs! All these tasty treats are now being shared across China, thanks to online shopping. 🛍️🖥️
This delicious idea has really helped the village. Not only are they making money and creating jobs for people, but they’re also improving their community and environment. 🌳❤️
Isn’t it cool how something as simple as a lotus leaf can bring so much joy and prosperity to a village? Maybe one day, you’ll get to taste these special noodles too! 🍜🌿
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
