Xinghua Rice Vermicelli 兴化米粉
Xinghua Rice Vermicelli is featured among the local specialties of Fujian.
Xinghua mi fen refers to the rice vermicelli associated with Putian. The dish illustrated here follows the provincial Commerce Department's stir-fried version, so the name should not be read as a promise that every serving arrives dry. The published preparation brings together thin rice noodles with shredded pork, cabbage and shiitake, diced shrimp and lengths of chive. Aromatics are fried first, followed by the other ingredients; broth and seasoning then allow the fine noodles to cook through.
Flavour, texture & local variations
The finished noodles are served on a plate with peanuts scattered over them. The official description emphasizes a smooth texture and a fresh, lightly sweet savoury flavour. The fine strands are important to the experience because they weave around the shredded vegetables and small pieces of meat and seafood. A heavy dark sauce or broad rice ribbons would create a different impression. When ordering, specify chao mi fen if you want this stir-fried format, and confirm the accompaniments. The rice noodle base alone does not tell you whether the dish contains pork, shrimp or peanuts.
How it is prepared
Aromatics and accompaniments are fried, broth is added, and the vermicelli is cooked through before plating.
Ingredients to check
Fine rice vermicelli, pork, shrimp, cabbage, shiitake, chives, peanuts, broth and seasonings.
Ordering this dish
Use 炒米粉 to request the illustrated format; confirm shrimp and peanuts before assuming the rice noodles suit a dietary restriction.
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Sources & reading
Identity and the described preparation reviewed against the linked government culinary sources on 9 September 2026. The illustrated preparation is a documented example; vendors may use different ingredients and presentation. Ordering suggestions are editorial guidance. No recipe testing, exclusive origin, current availability or dietary certification is claimed.
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.