At the table
Eat with chopsticks as a noodle dish. Ask which meat or seafood is included before ordering.
This version contains pork; soy sauce may contain wheat. Other versions can contain egg or shellfish.
Pork, egg or clams may be used in different versions. Sauces and chili differ; corn noodles do not make the whole dish gluten-free.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Pork, egg or clams may be used in different versions. Sauces and chili differ; corn noodles do not make the whole dish gluten-free.
Typical ingredients
In some versions
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Mild corn flavor, savory pork and fragrant chives.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Smooth, springy noodles with tender pork.
- How it’s made
- Traditionally fermented corn is ground and formed into noodles, cooked, then stir-fried with the chosen additions.
Pork, egg or clams may be used in different versions. Sauces and chili differ; corn noodles do not make the whole dish gluten-free.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Its origins are linked to Liaoning.
About this regional connection
Liaoning: Dandong fermentedmaizechazi, notwheatnoodles orShaanxipasta.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有丹东炒叉子吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
A corn-noodle tradition in Dandong
Chazi belong to Dandong’s tradition of fermented corn foods. Their mild tang and springy texture suit quick stir-frying; meat, egg and local clam combinations give different ways to order.