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Noodling Around: biangbiang noodles (youpo chemian 油泼扯面)

Posted on December 17, 2009 by christine

To a displaced American with southern Chinese-Taiwanese roots, where rice rules supreme, northern Chinese noodle and bread culture (mianshi 面食) is completely bewildering. But the pleasures of biangbiang noodles are many. Jen introduced me to biangbiang noodles, which I loved … Continue reading →

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In Search of Dough: biangbiang noodles (youpo chemian 油泼扯面)

Posted on December 17, 2009 by jen

Biangbiang noodles are a damn tasty treat that I became addicted to at first bite. Despite all the variations, it consists of a relatively simple formula. Chewy noodles, a few blanched vegetables, and an oily spicy/salty sauce. Sure, a bowl … Continue reading →

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