A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Elastic wheat protein left after washing starch from dough; steamed pieces develop small pores.
In the kitchen
Water-washed Lanzhou niangpi.
This preparation uses a leavening aid to create pores; dense, unexpanded gluten has a different texture.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有面筋吗？
Does this dish contain Wheat gluten?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
