Lanzhou beef noodles
兰州牛肉面
A clear beef broth with pulled noodles, radish, greens and a bright touch of chili oil.
A first look through Lanzhou
Northwestern
Follow the noodle.
Northwestern China contains many distinct food traditions. Our first entry is Lanzhou-style beef noodle soup from Gansu: clear broth, pulled noodles, beef and radish, with herbs and chili oil. Choosing the noodle width is part of the pleasure.
Three things to notice
- Clear broth lets the noodle and aromatics stand out.
- Pulled noodles may come in several widths and shapes.
- Chili oil can be a finishing choice rather than the whole flavor.
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