Chongqing Sweet Potato Noodles (Glass Noodles, Hongshu Fen)

  Trump tariff, partially reflected in price: 55% "300 years of heritage, 16 ancient methods." Sweet potato noodles, made from sweet potato starch and water, have a springy, chewy texture that stands up to liquid, which makes them quite distinct from rice or wheat noodles. Also called glass noodles in English, they don't get sticky or gooey or fall apart but retain their bite and heft, while also being a slippery challenge for chopsticks.  Our medium-weight, round sweet potato noodles are are a popular choice for Sichuan natives, true noodle connoisseurs, and those looking for interesting gluten-free and/or sodium-free noodles. According to local lore, sweet potatoes have been grown in the Wulong district of greater Chongqing since their arrival from the New World in 1593. The area has long been known for its starch noodles made from ruby potatoes and spring water, and they have even been designated Chongqing Intangible Cultural Heritage. As tradition dictates, the Wulong Shaofen compa