Danshan cold starch jelly 丹山凉粉
Danshan cold starch jelly is featured among the local specialties of Sichuan.
The set jelly is cut into pieces or strips and dressed shortly before serving, preserving the contrast between its cool surface and the seasoning. The jelly is slippery and resilient, while the dressing provides most of the chilli, acidity and salt.
How it is made
The set jelly is cut into pieces or strips and dressed shortly before serving, preserving the contrast between its cool surface and the seasoning.
Flavour & texture
The jelly is slippery and resilient, while the dressing provides most of the chilli, acidity and salt.
Local roots & traditions
The official Ziyang route names Danshan liangfen among Yanjiang-area foods. Retaining the town name prevents it being lost under a single province-wide jelly category.
Ingredients & dietary needs
A cooked starch mixture is set into jelly and served with a savoury dressing. The starch base and sauce ingredients vary.
How to order Danshan cold starch jelly
Ask what starch is used and whether the dressing contains peanuts, sesame, soy or animal ingredients. Request less chilli before it is mixed.
How to eat it & plan a meal
Take a small portion and use the sauce gradually. It suits a snack stop or a cool side to a hot meal.
Names & local variations
This is starch jelly, not a bowl of thin rice noodles. Different local liangfen traditions can legitimately use different starches and dressings.
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Starch is cooked with water into a smooth mixture, cooled until set and cut into thick strips. The jelly is dressed with chili oil, garlic and other savory seasonings. The cool, slippery pieces have a tender but defined bite, carrying a much stronger dressing than their mild base flavor. Chili and fermented seasonings supply depth.
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Beef is sliced extremely thin, seasoned and dried or baked before being finished with oil and spices. Traditional thin sheets are distinct from thicker, chewy products sold under related names. The slices can be translucent and delicately crisp, with concentrated beef flavor, chili and aromatic seasoning.
Questions before you order
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