Clay pot noodles

Clay pot noodles

　　Clay pot noodles

　　Clay pot noodles (clay pot rice noodles) are a popular clay pot dish found throughout Guizhou, available in a wide variety of flavors. Common options include: spicy chicken noodles, pork chop noodles, crispy pork noodles, three-delicacy noodles, pickled mustard greens shredded pork noodles, sour soup minced meat noodles, and braised pork noodles. They are especially beloved in winter because the clay pot noodles are served in the actual clay pot used as a bowl. When brought to the table, the chicken broth inside is still bubbling and sizzling, steaming hot—as if you were dining by a fire eating hot pot. Even after finishing the noodles, the clay pot remains too hot to touch. The dish is especially comforting on cold days, helping to ward off the chill and warm the stomach. It's particularly satisfying for those with colds, as it often leads to a warming sweat and leaves the whole body feeling pleasantly invigorated.