The Best Noodles in China
Let’s try different noodles and find out what makes these noodles so special.
Zhenjiang’ pot cover noodle
Origin: Zhenjiang, Jiangsu
Price: 15 RMB
Pot cover noodle is Zhenjiang’s special food. When the noodle is being boiled, a wooden lid is put on the boiling water. That’s why it is named “Wok Lid Noodle”. The special noodle used for this dish is called “Jumpy Noodle”, which has tiny holes that absorb the flavors quickly and offer a chewy texture(口感).
Shanxi’s sliced noodle
Origin: Taiyuan, Shanxi
Price: 15~25 RMB
Sliced noodle originated in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province in the 12th century, and has long enjoyed the title of “King of Noodle”. The noodle is peeled(削)with a knife, so it is called “Knife Peeled Noodle”. Smooth and chewy, soft yet never sticky, the noodle possesses a unique texture. It is served with tomato and meat sauce. Mutton soup is the most popular.
Lanzhou’s hand pulled noodle
Origin: Lanzhou, Gansu
Price: Under 15 RMB
Lanzhou’s hand pulled noodle is served with beef, pepper, sour garlic, and beef soup cooked with secret recipes of the Hui minority. It is usually enjoyed for breakfast or lunch by people in the northwest of China.
Yanji’s soba-noodle
Origin: Yanji, Jilin
Price: 18~25 RMB
Yanji’s soba noodle is the traditional food of China’s Korean minority. Boiled soba noodle is put in cold water, and then mixed with cold beef soup. The sweet and so ur soba noodle proves to be a great treat in the hot summer.
21. Which of the following dishes has to use the so-called Jumpy Noodle?
A.Yanji’s soba noodle. | B.Shanxi’s sliced noodle. |
C.Lanzhou’s hand pulled noodle. | D.Zhenjiang’s pot cover noodle. |
22. Where does Lanzhou’s hand pulled noodle originate in China?
A.In the northeast of China. | B.In the northwest of China. |
C.In the east of China. | D.In the north of China. |
23. What is unique about Yanji’s soba noodle?
A.It is a kind of cold noodle. | B.It is served with soup. |
C.It is eaten in summer. | D.It is made by a minority group. |