Daoxiao Noodles in Shanxi have a long history, which is said to have originated in the Yuan Dynasty. After the Mongol army occupied Shanxi, in order to prevent Han rebellion, metal utensils were confiscated and ten households shared a kitchen knife. An old woman came up with an idea in a hurry and used a thin iron sheet to slice her noodles, unexpectedly creating this delicious tendon. Since then, Daoxiao Noodles have gradually developed from a folk emergency method into Shanxi featured pasta, which has become a common delicacy on the table of common people.
Daoxiao Noodles are not only food, but also the life wisdom and cultural spirit of Shanxi people. Its production emphasizes "three kneading and four awakening", and when cutting noodles, "the knife does not leave the noodles, and the noodles do not leave the knife". Each piece of noodles embodies the craftsman's focus and skills. There are various toppings, from classic meat sauce to tomato and egg, reflecting Shanxi people's tolerance and innovation towards ingredients. Today, Daoxiao Noodles have gone out of Shanxi and become the representative of Chinese cuisine, conveying the survival philosophy of "overcoming hardness with softness" on the loess ground and the life attitude of "seeing heaven and earth in the face".
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The practice of "chopping noodles" from the Yuan Dynasty was passed down to the Ming Dynasty, and it was known as "hand holding noodles" because it required the left hand to hold the dough and the right hand to hold a knife when chopping noodles. The folk gradually developed it from home cooking to street snacks, and the production techniques became increasingly mature. This evolution demonstrates the cultural transformation of Shanxi pasta from practicality to commercialization, and confirms the survival philosophy of "food is paramount to the people".
In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Shanxi merchants brought Daoxiao Noodles to the whole country and hung couplets of "one leaf falling into the pot and one leaf floating in the air" in their shops. No matter where the diner is, eating a bowl of Daoxiao Noodles will relieve his homesickness. The sharp edges and smooth texture of the noodles, resembling the character of Shanxi people who are hard in their bones and soft in their interactions with others, have become a taste symbol of regional culture.
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