Stir-fried Rice Noodles from Huajiang

Stir-fried Rice Noodles from Huajiang

　　　Stir-fried Rice Noodles from Huajiang are made using locally produced rice noodle sheets, which are cut into thin strips resembling flat rice noodles about the thickness of chopsticks. These are stir-fried over high heat with lard, lean pork, small dried chili peppers, along with ingredients such as scallions, garlic, tomatoes, and monosodium glutamate. When served, they are not placed in a bowl but presented on a plate. The dish is vibrant in color, delicious in taste, satisfyingly chewy, and perfectly balanced in saltiness and spiciness—truly delightful. This food can be found in the restaurants of towns such as Huajiang, Guansi, and Yongning, and is a unique local delicacy rarely seen or heard of elsewhere.

　　The secret to these stir-fried noodles lies in the careful formulation of ingredients during the grinding and steaming of the rice slurry. The region around Huajiang and Guansi has mastered this traditional technique, resulting in noodle sheets and strands with excellent elasticity that remain intact when boiled or stir-fried, without breaking into small pieces. These noodle sheets and strands can also be served cold and are equally delicious.