Chongqing noodles
{{Short description|Spicy noodle dish from Chongqing, China}}
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Chongqing noodles ({{zh|s={{linktext|重庆|小面}} |t=重慶小麵 |p=Chóngqìng xiǎomiàn}}) is a term for a variety of spicy noodle dishes that originated and exist in Chongqing, China, which are collectively referred to as xiǎomiàn, literally "little noodles" in English. Xiao mian is also prepared in other areas of the world, such as the United Kingdom and areas of Australia and the United States.
Overview
Xiao mian is a traditional breakfast dish in Chongqing that is widely consumed by Chongqing residents. The dishes are typically low-priced, and are a common street food in Chongqing. It has been described as a staple food of Chongqing, and is an historic part of the cuisine there. It is widely available in Chongqing restaurants.
Xiao mian noodles are typically prepared using wheat. There are two main types of xiao mian dishes: noodles with soup and noodles without soup. Chongqing noodle dishes are typically spicy and prepared using a variety of spices, seasonings and sauces. Sichuan pepper is often used in the dish's preparation. Myriad meats and vegetables are also used in its preparation. Various garnishes and condiments are also used, such as spring onions and chili oil.
See also
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- A Bite of China
- Chinese cuisine
- Chinese noodles
- Chongqing hot pot
- Dandan noodles
- List of Chinese dishes
- List of noodle dishes
- List of street foods
- Noodle soup
- Sichuan cuisine
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References
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{{cite book |title=Lonely Planet Sichuan, Chongqing & the Yangzi | publisher=Lonely Planet Publications | series=Travel Guide Chapter | year=2016 | isbn=978-1-76034-280-7 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=d_D8CwAAQBAJ&pg=PT197 | access-date=November 20, 2017 | page=197}}
{{cite web | author=Garrett, Snyder | title=China's Hottest Noodle Is Turning Heads in San Gabriel Valley | website=Los Angeles Magazine | date=October 18, 2017 | url=http://www.lamag.com/mag-features/xiao-mian/ | access-date=November 20, 2017}}
{{cite web | last=Macauley | first=Richard | title=The real zing: Why Chongqing's spicy noodles are good on a hot day | website=South China Morning Post | date=August 8, 2013 | url=http://www.scmp.com/magazines/48hrs/article/1293898/real-zing-why-chongqings-spicy-noodles-are-good-hot-day | access-date=November 20, 2017}}
{{cite web | author=刘玄逸 | title=Chongqing small noodle mixed with 10 types of seasonings | website=China Daily (US Edition) | date=April 14, 2017 | url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/food/2017-04/14/content_28925647.htm | access-date=November 20, 2017}}
{{cite web | last=Kugel | first=Seth | title=An Insider's Tour of Chongqing Yields Frugal Gems | website=The New York Times | date=March 21, 2013 | url=https://frugaltraveler.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/20/an-insiders-tour-of-chongqing-yields-frugal-gems/ | access-date=November 20, 2017}}
{{cite web | title=Heat seekers: Beijing's best spicy dishes | website=Time Out Beijing | date=November 3, 2016 | url=http://www.timeoutbeijing.com/features/Restaurants/155048/Heat-seekers-Beijings-best-spicy-dishes.html | access-date=November 20, 2017}}
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Further reading
- {{cite web | title=You Have to Know the Reasons Why Chongqing is Paradise for Pasta | website=City Weekend | date=July 7, 2016 | url=http://www.cityweekend.com.cn/beijing/article/you-have-to-know-reasons-why-chongqing-paradise-pasta | access-date=November 20, 2017}}
- {{cite web | author=Knight, Gordon Kanki | title=Holy moly – these noodles are hot! | website=The Advertiser | date=April 18, 2017 | url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/thesourcesa/holy-noodle-bar-serves-up-chongqingstyle-noodles-with-an-unholy-amount-of-spice/news-story/e00033fa6e362928b9c50548f13cd80b | ref={{sfnref | The Advertiser | 2017}} | access-date=November 20, 2017}}
- {{cite book | last1=Kelly | first1=M. | last2=Fodor's Travel Publications | first2=I. | title=Fodor's China | publisher=Fodor's Travel Publications | year=2009 | isbn=978-1-4000-0825-4 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=J86nwY9sWTEC&pg=PA573 | access-date=November 20, 2017 | page=573}}
External links
- {{cite web | title=重庆小面出标准了，精细到葱花长度_手机凤凰网 | website=凤凰新闻-手机凤凰网 | date=August 18, 2015 | url=http://inews.ifeng.com/47011326/news.shtml?&back&back&back | language=zh | access-date=November 20, 2017}}
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