Lingyun Dog Meat Rice Noodles

Lingyun Dog Meat Rice Noodles

　　Dog meat is believed to have warming and tonifying effects on the spleen and stomach, nourish kidney yang, boost energy, and enrich the blood. As a result, dog meat rice noodles are one of the most popular breakfast and late-night snacks among locals in Lingyun.

　　Sliced dog meat is sprinkled over blanched rice noodles, topped with dog herb (a type of aromatic herb), and doused with savory dog meat broth — and a bowl of authentic Lingyun dog meat rice noodles is ready. The translucent noodles soak in the rich, yellowish-brown broth, exuding an inviting aroma. The golden, diced dog meat, pan-fried to perfection, is simply mouthwatering.

　　The self-steamed rice noodles from Lingzhan are handmade and can be sliced to your preferred size and style. They have a refreshing texture, firm yet tender, smooth but not greasy. The dog meat comes from local farm-raised native dogs. After removing the fur, the meat is roasted with thatch or straw until slightly browned, then chopped into large pieces. It is then slow-cooked for one to two hours with spices such as star anise, mountain ginger, and tsao-ko. A bowl of self-steamed noodles, a few spoonfuls of rich dog meat broth, and a sprinkle of fresh mint leaves are served with a drizzle of delicious pork bone broth — ready to enjoy. The dish boasts a delicious, fragrant taste, and is both nutritious and satisfying.

　　Main ingredients: dog meat, self-steamed rice noodles, pork bone broth, mint, camellia oil, and more