Dongtai fish-broth noodles 东台鱼汤面
Dongtai fish-broth noodles is featured among the local specialties of Jiangsu.
Thin noodles sit in a pale broth made from fish and bones. Try a bowl as part of Dongtai breakfast.
How it is made
Fish and bones are cooked to develop a pale, savory stock, which is strained and used for a bowl of fine wheat noodles. The broth is central even when no large fish portion appears on top.
Flavour & texture
Expect tender noodles in a rounded, fish-rich soup rather than a heavy chili sauce. The milky appearance comes from the cooking process, not necessarily dairy.
Local roots & traditions
Fish-broth noodles are a familiar Dongtai breakfast.
How to order Dongtai fish-broth noodles
Choose a plain first bowl to appreciate the stock before adding strongly flavored accompaniments.
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Questions before you order
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Show 东台鱼汤面 for Dongtai fish-broth noodles. Choose a plain first bowl to appreciate the stock before adding strongly flavored accompaniments.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.