Rice Noodle Hot Pot

Rice Noodle Hot Pot

　　Rice Noodle Hot Pot

　　Rice Noodle Hot Pot, commonly known as "stewed noodles," is 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.

　　Eating stewed noodles is simple: first, a small alcohol burner is placed on the table and lit. A small earthenware bowl (a common type in Changde) with pre-cooked beef is placed on the burner and heated for a while. Then, rice noodles—kept separately in a large bowl—are added to the bowl and simmered together with the beef and broth. After a short while, the cooked noodles—or the meat and broth together—are ladled into individual small dishes using a soup spoon, and you'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 to enhance the flavor even more.

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