Iron Stick Yam Vermicelli Sheets 500g x 5 Packs Handmade Dried Yam Starch Sheets for Hot Pot and Cold Dishes

Iron Stick Yam Vermicelli Sheets, known in Chinese as Tie Gun Shan Yao Fen Pi (铁棍山药粉皮), are thin round dried sheets made from the starch of Dioscorea opposita, the Chinese yam tuber prized in TCM for its sweet neutral nature and affinity for the spleen and stomach channels. Traditionally associated with nourishing qi and supporting digestion, these sheets are a versatile culinary staple rather than a medicine. Rehydrate and use in hot pot, cold tossed salads, or stir-fries as part of a balanced diet.

Key Selling Points

• Made from iron stick yam (Tie Gun Shan Yao, 铁棍山药), a traditional Chinese yam variety
• Botanical source: Dioscorea opposita tuber starch
• Handmade thin round sheets with a smooth chewy texture
• Hot-air dried for convenient long-term room-temperature storage
• Versatile for hot pot, cold dishes, soups, and stir-fries

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale ivory to light beige in color with a firm, brittle dry texture. Once rehydrated, the sheets become glossy, slippery, and pleasantly chewy with a mild, subtly sweet yam flavor that absorbs broths and seasonings well.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add rehydrated sheets to hot pot for a chewy, broth-absorbing texture
• Toss with vinegar, garlic, and chili oil for a classic cold appetizer
• Simmer in soups or stews as a hearty noodle-like addition
• Stir-fry with vegetables and meat for a quick everyday dish

Traditional Uses

In Chinese culinary tradition, yam starch sheets are a common household ingredient in northern China, especially in Henan province where iron stick yam is grown. Shan yao itself is traditionally valued in TCM as a gentle tonic food, often simmered in congee or soups to support the spleen and stomach. These sheets carry that heritage into everyday cooking, appearing in winter hot pots, festive cold platters, and simple family stir-fries.

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