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Shangluo Konjac with Pickled Greens

Shangluo Konjac with Pickled Greens

Chinese name
酸菜魔芋
Mandarin pinyin
Suāncài móyù

Springy konjac pieces with sour pickled greens and chili, a savoury Shangluo dish to share with rice.

Heat
Region
Shaanxi
Type
Order in Chinese

At the table

How to enjoy it

Take small bites with rice; the slippery konjac needs thorough chewing. Ask for less chili if preferred.

A useful check

Ask whether the cooking fat, stock and sauces contain animal ingredients; plant main ingredients do not establish vegetarian suitability.

How it may vary

The greens, chili level, fat and additional seasonings vary. This is the Shangluo preparation, not a fixed recipe for every region.

GET TO KNOW THE DISH

What goes into it?

Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.

The greens, chili level, fat and additional seasonings vary. This is the Shangluo preparation, not a fixed recipe for every region.

Recipes vary by restaurant.

How does it taste?

Tangy, savoury and chili-hot.

SavorySourSpicy
Chili heat
Texture
Firmly springy konjac with tender pickled greens.
How it’s made
Cooked konjac pieces are heated with pickled greens and chili so the seasoning coats them.

The greens, chili level, fat and additional seasonings vary. This is the Shangluo preparation, not a fixed recipe for every region.

A CONNECTION TO PLACE

Origin & regional roots

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Associated with Shaanxi.

About this regional connection

Shaanxi: Supported local food association, not exclusive origin.

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ASK IF IT'S AVAILABLE

请问你们有酸菜魔芋吗?

Do you have this item?

A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ

Story & history

A tangy Shangluo table dish

Pickled greens bring acidity to this home-style combination, while konjac supplies its distinctive springy bite. It works as a shared dish alongside rice rather than a bowl of noodles.

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