Qiongnan Yifu Noodles

Qiongnan Yifu Noodles

　　Features: A famous local snack from Hainan, made with rice noodles served in a flavorful broth and topped with various condiments. It earned its name from Baoluo Town in Wenchang County, where it is most renowned. Because the noodles are slightly thicker than “Hainan Ban,” they are also called “Coarse Noodle Soup” in northern Hainan.

　　Preparation:

　　1. Noodles: Rinse a suitable amount of rice, soak it in clean water, then grind it into a fine paste. Pour the paste into a cloth bag and squeeze out the water. Soak the rice paste bag in clean water again, then remove the paste, mix it with cooking oil, sesame oil, and water to form a smooth batter. Pour the batter into a noodle press (with holes at the bottom), and slowly press the batter through the holes into boiling water. Once cooked, remove the noodles, rinse them in cold water to cool, then place them in a bamboo basket to drain excess water.

　　2. Broth: Primarily made by simmering pork and beef bones. Skim off any foam that rises during boiling until the bone flavor fully infuses the broth. Then season with an appropriate amount of salt and MSG to enhance the flavor.

　　3. Condiments: Fried peanuts, fried sesame seeds (ground into powder), stir-fried shredded bamboo shoots, pickled vegetables, specially made shredded beef jerky, stir-fried pork shreds, garlic-infused hot oil, cilantro, chopped scallions, etc.

　　4. Assembly: Scoop about 150 grams of noodles into a bowl, add appropriate amounts of condiments one by one, pour a ladle of hot broth over the noodles, and sprinkle a small amount of pepper. For those who enjoy spicy food, adding a bit of chili will further enhance the flavor.

　　Features: The noodles are white, soft, smooth, and slippery. The broth is hot, rich, and flavorful. The condiments are aromatic, chewy, neither greasy nor gamey, with a delicious blend of umami, slight sourness, and spiciness that stimulates the appetite.