Gezha 饹馇
Gezha is featured among the local specialties of Hebei.
Mung-bean flour sheets that can be fried, stewed or stir-fried; a distinctive Tangshan texture.
How it is made
Mung-bean batter is spread into thin sheets and cooked before being cut for further preparation. Tangshan kitchens may fry, simmer or stir-fry these sheets with other ingredients.
Flavour & texture
Fresh sheets are pliable and lightly beany; frying gives crisp edges, while stewing produces a soft, sauce-absorbing texture.
Local roots & traditions
Gezha names the versatile local ingredient as well as dishes made from it, so it is not one fixed finished recipe.
How to order Gezha
Choose the cooking method explicitly when ordering, especially if comparing crisp and soft versions.
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Questions before you order
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Show 饹馇 for Gezha. Choose the cooking method explicitly when ordering, especially if comparing crisp and soft versions.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.