Juanfen facts for kids
Stir-fried juanfen noodles, served in Qiubei, Wenshan prefecture, Yunnan province, China
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| Type | Chinese noodles |
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| Place of origin | China |
| Created by | Han people |
| Main ingredients | Non-glutinous rice |
| Other information | Served in broth, or stir fried. |
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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:
- Fresh lettuce
- Thin slices of tomato
- Crunchy fried peanuts
- Chopped spring onion
- Spicy zhe'ergen (a local root)
- Hot chilli
- Powdered white pepper
- Crushed garlic
- Salty soy sauce
- Powdered Sichuan pepper
- Sichuan pepper oil
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.
