Hotpot, noodles & dough dishes 火锅、粉面与面点

Beef Noodle Soup 牛肉面

Beef Noodle Soup (牛肉面) is part of the morning-tea table in Wuzhong (吴忠), Ningxia (宁夏). Xinhua describes the savoury broth alongside babao tea (八宝茶), snacks and pastries.

Guyuan Shengcuan Noodle Soup 固原生汆面

Guyuan Shengcuan Noodle Soup (固原生汆面) is a noodle soup from Guyuan (固原) in Ningxia in which raw minced-beef balls are cooked in a sour, spicy tomato broth and ladled over the noodles.

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Baked samsa buns 烤包子

The shell is crisp and firm, while the center is juicy, onion-sweet and richly savory.

Tokxun mixed noodles 托克逊拌面

The noodles are elastic and substantial, while peppers, tomatoes or other vegetables add juiciness and contrasting bite. Sauce and chili vary by kitchen.

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Kashgar pigeon soup noodles 喀什鸽子汤面

The broth is gently rich, while pigeon meat has a firmer, more concentrated bite than the noodles.

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Thin-skinned steamed dumplings 薄皮包子

The skin is delicate and lightly chewy, surrounding a succulent center with lamb richness and sweet onion aroma.

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Chuchure lamb dumpling soup 曲曲

The wrappers are delicate, with little savory lamb centers and a warming broth. Herbs or pepper provide fragrance without requiring a thick sauce.

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Mushroom noodle-piece soup 野蘑菇汤饭

Soft noodle pieces contrast with earthy, springy mushrooms and tender vegetables, creating a full meal in one bowl.

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Xinjiang spicy fried rice noodles 新疆炒米粉

The noodles are chewy and slippery, with a very concentrated savory-spicy coating. Celery or other vegetables add a fresher crunch where used.

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Horse-meat naryn 马肉那仁

The noodles are soft and substantial, carrying a rich meaty liquid, while horse meat contributes a distinctive dense, savory flavor.

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Xinjiang diced stir-fried noodles 新疆丁丁炒面

Expect a chewy wheat bite with juicy tomato and savoury meat. It is generally less slippery than long laghman strands, while the vegetables add moisture and contrasting texture.

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Hand-Pulled Mixed Noodles 拌面

Hand-Pulled Mixed Noodles (拌面) is listed among the local specialties of Karamay, Xinjiang. The term 面 points to noodles or flour-based food.