At the table
Eat the cooked noodles and topping, then ask for more if wanted. Say “不用加了，谢谢” when full. Confirm the serving and charging arrangement before ordering. Add chili sauce only to taste.
The broth may be hot. Buckwheat noodles may also contain wheat or barley, so do not assume they are gluten-free. Some dough recipes include egg. This version contains pork.
Buckwheat, wheat or barley flour may be used; egg and alkaline water occur in dough recipes. Pork topping and broth seasoning differ, and chili sauce may be separate.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Buckwheat, wheat or barley flour may be used; egg and alkaline water occur in dough recipes. Pork topping and broth seasoning differ, and chili sauce may be separate.
Typical ingredients
In some versions
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Savory pork broth with a gentle grain flavor; chili sauce changes the heat.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Slender, springy noodles and small pieces of cooked pork.
- How it’s made
- Handmade noodles are boiled and warmed in broth, then finished with cooked pork and scallions. Pork-bone broth may be seasoned with star anise and cassia.
Buckwheat, wheat or barley flour may be used; egg and alkaline water occur in dough recipes. Pork topping and broth seasoning differ, and chili sauce may be separate.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Its origins are linked to Tibet.
About this regional connection
Tibet: Yanjing, Naxi Township, Markam County, Chamdo. Stalls now also appear beyond the town.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有盐井加加面吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
A meal of small refills
In Yanjing, a few noodles at a time invite repeated refills. Some dining rooms use little stones to count portions, making the meal sociable. The custom does not require joining an eating contest.