Stewed Rice Noodles in Jinshi

Stewed Rice Noodles in Jinshi

　　Stewed Rice Noodles in Jinshi is a specialty of Jinshi, Changde City, Hunan Province. In Jinshi, these noodles are only served round—never flat. The tender, slippery strands glide all the way down your throat and straight into your heart. Paired with a rich beef broth and slow-cooked, tender and fragrant beef, it’s simply indescribably delicious.

　　Stewed Rice Noodles is essentially a rice noodle hot pot, a relatively recent creation. Locals love to gather with family and friends during holidays, find a small restaurant, order a serving of “stewed noodles,” and chat over a hearty meal.

　　Eating stewed noodles is simple: start by placing a small alcohol burner on the table and lighting it. Put a small bowl of pre-cooked beef on the burner to heat up for a while, then add rice noodles from a separate large bowl into the bowl. Cook them together with the beef and broth. After a short while, use a ladle to scoop the cooked noodles—or meat and broth—to individual small plates, and you're ready to eat. If you like, you can also order a bowl of steamed pork with soda or fried tofu, which makes the meal even tastier. When it comes to stewed noodles, Liu Longzi Beef Noodle Restaurant is the most famous.