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Shanxi · THE FOOD GUIDE

Upright rolls of steamed oat dough

Youmian kaolaolao

莜面栲栳栳

Yóumiàn kǎolǎolao

Thin oat-dough rolls packed upright for steaming.

0/5Staple foods
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Oat flavor; topping determines seasoning.

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Texture
Coarse-textured, tender rolls.

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Shanxi

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