Rice Noodle Hot Pot

Rice Noodle Hot Pot

　　 Also commonly known as “stewed noodles.” It’s a relatively new dish. On holidays, locals love to gather with family and friends, head to a small eatery, order a serving of “stewed noodles,” and chat over a casual meal.

　　 The way to enjoy stewed noodles is quite straightforward: first, a small alcohol burner is set up on the table and ignited. A small bowl (often a common type of local clay pot seen in Changde) containing pre-cooked beef is placed on the burner and heated for a while. Then, rice noodles—kept separately in a large bowl—are scooped into the pot and simmered together with the beef and broth. After a short while, the cooked noodles, or the meat and broth, are ladled into individual small dishes using a soup spoon, and then they’re ready to eat. If you’d like, you can also order a bowl of steamed pork with soda water or fried tofu in oil for an even better flavor.

　　 When it comes to stewed noodles, Liu Longzi Beef Noodle Restaurant is the most famous.