Nun-style vegetable noodle soup 尼姑素面
Nun-style vegetable noodle soup is featured among the local specialties of Guangxi and Guilin.
Noodles sit in a mushroom-and-vegetable broth with assorted toppings. Ask a Guilin noodle shop about its meat-free version.
How it is made
Noodles are served in a broth built from mushrooms, vegetables and other plant-based ingredients, with toppings such as tofu skin or wheat gluten. The broth is prepared for depth without a heavy meat sauce.
Flavour & texture
The bowl is light but savory, with earthy mushrooms, soft noodles and contrasting chewy toppings.
Local roots & traditions
Guilin's nun-style vegetable noodles belong to a local vegetarian food tradition; stories about a particular nun or royal visitor should not be treated as settled history.
How to order Nun-style vegetable noodle soup
Confirm the stock and sauces if a strictly vegetarian meal matters.
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Freshwater fish is cooked with beer and vegetables in a savory braise. The fish may first be browned, helping the skin and sauce develop a fuller flavor. The flesh is tender beneath a rich, aromatic sauce; beer forms part of the cooking liquid rather than making the dish taste like a cold drink. Tomato or peppers may add freshness.
Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 尼姑素面 for Nun-style vegetable noodle soup. Confirm the stock and sauces if a strictly vegetarian meal matters.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.