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lamian

🇨🇳 A dish from China

lamian, a dish from China
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Lamian is a type of soft wheat flour handmade Chinese noodle that is particularly common in northern China. Lamian is made by twisting, stretching and folding the dough into strands, using the weight of the dough.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientswheat flour, water, salt
🔥Cooking methodhand-pulled, stretched and folded noodles
👅Flavour & stylemild, chewy, served in broth or stir-fried
🕒When it’s eateneveryday noodle dish, often in soup

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Frequently asked questions

Where does lamian come from?
lamian is a dish that originated in China.
What is lamian?
Lamian is a type of soft wheat flour handmade Chinese noodle that is particularly common in northern China. Lamian is made by twisting, stretching and folding the dough into strands, using the weight of the dough.