Tucheng Guo's Eel Noodle Introduction
Guo Qiting (born in 1964) started selling eel noodle soup at his home after marrying his wife, Zhang Shuhua, to make a living. Despite more than 20 years of challenging operation, he successfully supported his family. The ingredients for Tucheng Guo's eel noodle soup include eel, noodles, onions, garlic, cabbage, and green onions. When customers place their orders, he first heats the pan with lard, then adds the eel, noodles, onions, garlic, cabbage, and green onions, stir-frying quickly before adding the sauce and plating the dish. The control of the heat and timing significantly affect the crispness and taste of the eel noodle soup, which is Guo Qiting's specialty. Because his wife, Zhang Shuhua, does not kill living creatures, the eels purchased for Tucheng Guo have already been processed. After the Ting Hsin oil scandal broke out, Guo Qiting stopped using the common salad oil and started going to the market to buy "Rouneng" to make oil at home. The sauce is prepared in-house with soybean oil, vinegar, sugar, and other ingredients.
