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Neijiang beef noodles

内江牛肉面Nèijiāng niúròu miàn

Alkaline noodles with braised beef in spicy broth

Thin alkaline wheat noodles in a chili-seasoned broth, topped with braised beef and vegetables. Smooth noodles, tender beef and aromatic chili oil are central to this Neijiang breakfast and noodle-shop staple.

Heat
Not recorded
Region
Sichuan
Type
Staple foods
Street food
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What goes into it?

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

Broth, beef seasoning and vegetables vary by shop. Yellow Chinese chives are a characteristic addition; home versions may use hot water and lard in place of bone broth.

Recipes vary by restaurant.

How does it taste?

Savory beef and broth with aromatic chili heat and a peppercorn note.

Chili heat
Heat not recorded
Texture
Slippery, springy noodles and soft braised beef.
How it’s made
The beef topping, broth and chili oil are prepared separately. Noodles and vegetables are cooked, placed in a seasoned bowl of broth and finished with beef and herbs.

Broth, beef seasoning and vegetables vary by shop. Yellow Chinese chives are a characteristic addition; home versions may use hot water and lard in place of bone broth.

A CONNECTION TO PLACE

Origin & regional roots

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Associated with Sichuan.

About this regional connection

Sichuan: Associated with Neijiang, Sichuan; not an exclusive-origin claim.

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