Sweet Potato Vermicelli
Noodle
Translucent gray vermicelli made from sweet potato starch — chewy, slippery, slightly elastic.
Where it comes from
Northern Chinese tradition; major production in Sichuan, Henan, Hunan. Distinct from glass noodles (mung bean) by texture.
In the kitchen
Sweet potato vermicelli is made from sweet potato starch, resulting in translucent gray noodles that are chewy, slippery, and slightly elastic. They are a staple in northern Chinese cuisine, used in hot pots, stir-fries, and soups. This type of noodle is distinct from glass noodles, which are made from mung bean starch.