The small curled wheat-dough pieces are easy to portion and have a smooth, pleasantly chewy texture. Children who enjoy noodles may like a few pieces in a bowl; check which broth and toppings are included and let the serving cool first.
Recipes vary. Ask the restaurant about ingredients and serving before you order.
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Wheat-dough morsels take on the flavors of the vegetables, meat or soup served with them.
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- Texture
- Small curled pieces of cooked wheat dough.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Shaanxi
Associated with Shaanxi.
About this regional connection
Shaanxi: Shaanxi Xunyi local-history source identifies ma shi as a local dish; source PDF full text was not directly opened in this check.
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