Old Friends Noodles

Old Friends Noodles

　　This is a noodle dish with a history of over a hundred years. It is said that an elderly man used to visit Zhouji Teahouse every day for tea. One day, he didn't come because he had a cold, so the owner of Zhouji made a bowl of hot noodles using fine noodles, flavored with sautéed minced garlic, fermented black beans, chili peppers, pickled bamboo shoots, minced beef, and pepper, among other ingredients, and sent it to his old friend. After eating, the old man broke into a sweat and his symptoms improved, hence the dish was named “Old Friends Noodles.” These noodles are appetizing and warming, and have remained popular with diners for a long time due to their enduring appeal. (Nanning)