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Origin
Northeast China (Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning) — adapted from Korean and Manchu traditions
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Description
La pi (cold starch noodles) and da la pi (large cold noodles): gelatinous starch sheets made from mung bean or potato starch, cut into noodles, dressed with vinegar, garlic, sesame paste, and chili. The foundational cold dish of Northeast China summers — and a year-round favourite.
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The Thread
—Korean japchae (glass noodle salad)
—Vietnamese goi cuon (rice paper cold rolls)
—Sichuan liang fen (cold starch cakes)
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Flavour Context
Sour, garlicky, nutty, cooling — a refreshing contrast to Dongbei's hearty hot dishes
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