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Hsinchu stir-fried rice vermicelli

Hsinchu stir-fried rice vermicelli

新竹炒米粉xīn zhú chǎo mǐ fěn

Fine rice vermicelli stir-fried with pork, dried shrimp, shiitake and shredded vegetables in this representative version. It is a prepared noodle dish, not a packet of uncooked noodles.

Heat
Region
Taiwan
Type
Order in Chinese

At the table

How to enjoy it

Lift manageable bundles with chopsticks. The noodles are already seasoned; taste before adding any table sauce.

A useful check

Contains pork, shrimp and soy; soy sauce and noodle blends may include other allergens. Ask about the actual ingredients.

How it may vary

Vegetables, stocks and fats differ. Some noodles blend rice with other starches; the name does not guarantee pure rice.

GET TO KNOW THE DISH

What goes into it?

Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.

Vegetables, stocks and fats differ. Some noodles blend rice with other starches; the name does not guarantee pure rice.

Recipes vary by restaurant.

How does it taste?

Savory soy and mushroom flavor, with dried-shrimp aroma.

Chili heat
Texture
Fine springy strands and tender vegetable strips.
How it’s made
Soften the noodles, stir-fry the ingredients, then toss and briefly steam together until the liquid is absorbed.

Vegetables, stocks and fats differ. Some noodles blend rice with other starches; the name does not guarantee pure rice.

A CONNECTION TO PLACE

Origin & regional roots

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Associated with Taiwan.

About this regional connection

Taiwan: Hsinchu's fine noodles are used in Taiwanese stir-fried noodle dishes. Pork, mushrooms and dried shrimp give this version a savory base, while briefly covered cooking lets the strands absorb flavor.

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ASK IF IT'S AVAILABLE

请问你们有新竹炒米粉吗?

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Hsinchu noodles at the table

Hsinchu's fine noodles are used in Taiwanese stir-fried noodle dishes. Pork, mushrooms and dried shrimp give this version a savory base, while briefly covered cooking lets the strands absorb flavor.

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