Golden and steaming hot fried rice noodles

Golden and steaming hot fried rice noodles

　　Golden and steaming hot fried rice noodles

Fried rice noodles are made by stir-frying cold rice noodles in seasoned lard. Cold rice noodles are a seasonal delicacy in summer, serving as a filling and refreshing dish that helps relieve heat and thirst. In winter and spring, the steaming hot version is even more fitting. Cold rice noodles are a delicious food suitable for all seasons. In the past, the fried rice noodles from Zhujiamiao in Shanggou and Chengxian Temple in Lanzhou were the most flavorful. First, seasoned lard is heated in a flat iron pan until boiling, then diced rice noodles—each about the size of a mahjong tile—are added in batches. Brown sugar color, chopped scallions, and refined salt are added, and the mixture is continuously stirred until golden, hot, and steaming. It is then scooped into bowls and ready to serve. Depending on personal taste, it can be seasoned with chili oil, sesame paste, mature vinegar, garlic juice, and refined salt before eating.