Rucheng Rice Noodles

Rucheng Rice Noodles

　　Rucheng rice noodles are a well-known local specialty snack throughout the province. The reason why Rucheng rice noodles are so popular is twofold: first, the noodles are white, round, and slender, resembling dragon beard, which symbolizes good fortune. Second, they are convenient to eat, economical, and easy to prepare — just soak them in hot water, add seasonings, and they’re ready to eat. The preparation process is simple, clean, and hygienic. Rice noodle shops in Rucheng offer two types of noodles: plain noodles and topped noodles. The toppings for the noodles fall into two main categories: Han Chinese style and Hui (Muslim) style. Common Han Chinese toppings include shredded pork, pork slices, red-braised, chili oil, three delicacies, fried sauce, mushroom oil, sour-spicy, braised, soy-sauced, pig’s trotter, spare ribs, diced chicken, and eel — over ten varieties in total. Hui-style toppings are even more diverse, featuring beef shreds, beef offal, lamb slices, boiled eggs, lamb stomach slices, shredded chicken, duck strips, braised, three delicacies, stewed beef, beef steak, beef tendons, and red-braised beef — also over ten varieties. After the noodles are blanched and placed in a bowl, various seasonings are added, then topped with the chosen toppings. When served, the dish is delicious and uniquely flavorful.