At the table
Use a spoon for the soft noodles and broth. Choose cooked toppings before the bowl is assembled.
Contains wheat, pork and shrimp. Ask about seafood broth and cooking wine even without toppings.
Offal, braised egg and seafood are optional toppings; seasoning and stock vary.
Soft and spoonable for children who manage this texture; cool each spoonful, cut larger pieces and request little pepper. Check broth and toppings.
Recipes vary. Ask the restaurant about ingredients and serving before you order.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Offal, braised egg and seafood are optional toppings; seasoning and stock vary.
Typical ingredients
In some versions
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Savory broth and white pepper.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Soft fine strands in a smooth, lightly thickened soup.
- How it’s made
- Simmer pork bones and dried shrimp; strain the broth, cook fine noodles and thicken with starch. Add pepper and scallion.
Offal, braised egg and seafood are optional toppings; seasoning and stock vary.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Fujian.
About this regional connection
Fujian: Signature Quanzhou/Minnan breakfast; related thin-noodle soups elsewhere in Fujian.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有面线糊吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Minnan thin-noodle soup
This account describes a tradition or story, rather than an established historical fact.
Mianxian hu is a familiar Quanzhou breakfast with individually chosen toppings.
