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Shaoyang rice noodles

Shaoyang rice noodles

邵阳米粉Shào yáng mǐ fěn

Round, springy rice noodles in savory meat broth, often finished with red chili oil. Beef is one topping; pork and lamb versions also exist.

Heat
Region
Hunan
Type
Staple foods
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At the table

How to enjoy it

Loosen the noodles with chopsticks; eat them with the broth.

A useful check

Ask which meat and broth are used and whether less chili oil is possible.

How it may vary

Ask which meat and broth are used and whether less chili oil is possible.

GET TO KNOW THE DISH

What goes into it?

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

Ask which meat and broth are used and whether less chili oil is possible.

Recipes vary by restaurant.

How does it taste?

Round, springy rice noodles in savory meat broth, often finished with red chili oil. Beef is one topping; pork and lamb versions also exist.

Chili heat
Texture
Round, springy rice noodles in savory meat broth, often finished with red chili oil. Beef is one topping; pork and lamb versions also exist.
How it’s made
Scald fermented-rice noodles, then add hot broth and a chosen meat topping.

Ask which meat and broth are used and whether less chili oil is possible.

A CONNECTION TO PLACE

Origin & regional roots

Explore regional food

Its origins are linked to Hunan.

About this regional connection

Hunan: Shaoyang, historically Baoqing. Noodles of neighboring cities are not this bowl.

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ASK IF IT'S AVAILABLE

请问你们有邵阳米粉吗?

Do you have this item?

A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ

Story & history

Shaoyang rice noodles

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

Shaoyang breakfast noodle culture features rounded rice strands and separately chosen toppings.

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