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Juanfen
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Stir-fried juanfen noodles, served in Qiubei, Wenshan prefecture, Yunnan province, China
Type Chinese noodles
Place of origin China
Created by Han people
Main ingredients Non-glutinous rice
Other information Served in broth, or stir fried.
Juanfen Noodles in Guangnan, Wenshan, Yunnan, China (2015-12-01)
A bowl of Juanfen noodles in Guangnan, China.

Juanfen (pinyin: juǎnfěn) is a special kind of flat noodle from China. It is made from regular rice. This rice is not the sticky kind.

People enjoy Juanfen in different ways. Sometimes it is served in a warm soup. Other times, it is stir-fried with tasty ingredients.

What is Juanfen?

Juanfen is a type of rice noodle. It is very popular in China. The noodles are flat and smooth. They are made from non-glutinous rice. This means the rice is not sticky.

How Juanfen is Served

Juanfen can be served in many delicious ways. One common way is in a warm broth. This is like a light soup. The noodles soak up the flavors of the broth.

Another popular way is to stir-fry Juanfen. This means cooking it quickly in a hot pan. It is often mixed with vegetables and sauces.

Ingredients in a Juanfen Bowl

A typical bowl of Juanfen noodles can have many ingredients. For example, a bowl from Guangnan, China, might include:

This mix of ingredients makes each bite exciting.

Where to Eat Juanfen

You can often find Juanfen served in simple places. For example, people might eat it at roadside stalls. They sit on stools around low tables. This is a common way to enjoy food in the region.

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