Tucheng Guojia Eel Noodle Introduction
Guo Qiting (born in 1964) started selling eel noodles at his home after marrying his wife, Zhang Shuhua, to make a living. Despite more than 20 years of tough operation, they managed to support their family. The ingredients of Tucheng Guo Eel Noodles include eel, noodles, onion, garlic, cabbage, and green onion. When customers order, pork fat is heated in the wok first, followed by the addition of eel, noodles, onion, garlic, cabbage, and green onion. After a quick stir-fry, sauce is added, and the dish is plated and served. The control of heat and timing greatly influences the crispness and texture of the eel noodles, which is Guo Qiting's specialty. Since the owner, Zhang Shuhua, does not condone killing, the eel purchased in Tucheng is already processed. After the Ting Hsin oil scandal, Guo Qiting stopped using commercial salad oil and now buys "Meat Oil" from the market to extract oil at home. The sauce is made from self-prepared soybean oil, vinegar, sugar, and other ingredients.
