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Biángbiáng Miàn - Biángbiáng Miàn

Pinyin: Biángbiáng Miàn | Cuisine: Shaanxi Cuisine

Biángbiáng Miàn is one of Shaanxi's most iconic dishes — thick, hand-pulled belt noodles (each 3-4 cm wide) served with a generous topping of chili oil, garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce. The character 'biáng' is one of the most complex Chinese characters, and the dish is a point of enormous cultural pride in Shaanxi.

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食材清单

制作步骤

  1. 1. Add flour and water and mix into a smooth dough, let it rest for 30 minutes
  2. 2. Roll the dough into thin sheets and cut into desired shapes
  3. 3. Prepare side dishes and condiments
  4. 4. Boil water in a pot, add pasta and cook until cooked, take out
  5. 5. Mix the pasta and side dish seasonings evenly
  6. 6. Plate and serve

文化小知识

Biangbiang noodles are named after the 'biang' sound the dough makes when slapped against the work surface. The character is so complex that most Chinese people cannot write it, and it has become a cultural phenomenon. These thick, satisfying noodles are considered one of the 'Three Strange Wonders of Shaanxi' (Eight Great Ghosts).