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Generated guide illustration: Jingdezhen cold rice noodles.

Jingdezhen cold rice noodles

景德镇冷粉Jǐngdézhèn lěngfěn

Thick round rice noodles with chili and preserved vegetables

Coarse rice noodles are dressed after cooking.

Heat
Region
Jiangxi
Type
Staple foods
Street food
Order in Chinese

At the table

How to enjoy it

Mix the dressing and chopped toppings evenly through the noodles. Add chili cautiously; soup, when ordered, is served separately.

A useful check

Usually contains soy sauce and may contain sesame oil. Other seasonings and cooking fats vary; confirm ingredients for dietary restrictions.

How it may vary

Preserved tangerine peel can add a citrus note. Toppings, sesame oil and chili amounts vary between preparations.

GET TO KNOW THE DISH

What goes into it?

Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.

Preserved tangerine peel can add a citrus note. Toppings, sesame oil and chili amounts vary between preparations.

Recipes vary by restaurant.

How does it taste?

Savory and spicy

SavorySpicy
Chili heat
Texture
Springy and smooth.
How it’s made
Cook and drain noodles, then mix with chili-oil dressing and chopped preserved vegetables.

Preserved tangerine peel can add a citrus note. Toppings, sesame oil and chili amounts vary between preparations.

A CONNECTION TO PLACE

Origin & regional roots

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Associated with Jiangxi.

About this regional connection

Jiangxi: Associated with Jingdezhen in Jiangxi.

Ask if they have it first

ASK IF IT'S AVAILABLE

请问你们有景德镇冷粉吗?

Do you have this item?

A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ

Story & history

A Jingdezhen breakfast bowl

This account describes a tradition or story, rather than an established historical fact.

In Jingdezhen, these thick, round rice noodles are a familiar breakfast, often paired with a separate bowl of meat-patty soup. The noodles are cooked, drained and tossed with a savory chili dressing and chopped preserved vegetables. Their springy bite is part of the appeal. Preserved tangerine peel can add a distinctive citrus note. Mix the toppings through the noodles before eating, and ask for less chili if you prefer a milder bowl.

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