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biangbiang noodles

🇨🇳 A dish from China

biangbiang noodles, a dish from China
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Biangbiang noodles, alternatively known as youpo chemian in Chinese, are a type of Chinese noodle originating from Shaanxi cuisine. The noodles, touted as one of the "eight curiosities" of Shaanxi (陕西八大怪), are described as being like a belt, owing to their thickness and length.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientswheat flour, water, chili flakes, garlic, scallions, hot oil, vinegar
🔥Cooking methodhand-pulled and stretched into wide thick belts, boiled, then topped with sizzling hot oil
👅Flavour & stylesavory, garlicky, spicy with chili and a touch of vinegar tang
🕒When it’s eatenhearty lunch or main meal

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Where does biangbiang noodles come from?
biangbiang noodles is a dish that originated in China.
What is biangbiang noodles?
Biangbiang noodles, alternatively known as youpo chemian in Chinese, are a type of Chinese noodle originating from Shaanxi cuisine. The noodles, touted as one of the "eight curiosities" of Shaanxi (陕西八大怪), are described as being like a belt, owing to their thickness and length.