Chow Mein
Aside from rice, noodles are an essential component of Chinese cuisine.
In the world of Chinese cuisine, the term chow mein is derived from the Mandarin pronunciation Chao mian, which means “fried noodles.” Noodles are best when they are fried and dripping with oil. Fortunately for us, this appears to be very frequent throughout China, particularly in the northern provinces where oil is sprayed around like it’s nobody’s business. Sounds pretty delicious, right? Because it is!
Chow Mein
Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Beef Noodles
While we’re on the subject of noodles, Lanzhou hand-pulled noodles are a popular dish throughout China. These customs began in the western Chinese city of Lanzhou and have since spread throughout the country, particularly among Muslim communities. In a boiling hot soup, the fresh noodles are served with soft, thin pieces of beef and vegetables. This dish is easy to prepare, aromatic, and absolutely delicious!
Those visiting China and who want to sample Lanzhou noodles should keep a lookout for Muslim restaurants or perhaps a Muslim district in one of the country’s larger cities. And it’s simple to order even if you don’t speak a word of Mandarin because restaurants that offer these noodles frequently post large images of the dishes on the menu or even on the wall.
Lanzhou Hand Pulled Beef Noodles
