Lanzhou beef noodles have a long history, which originated in the late Qing Dynasty. According to legend, Ma Baozi, a Muslim, created this delicious food with unique flavor with superb craftsmanship. After more than 100 years of inheritance and development, Lanzhou beef noodles have gradually become a well-known snack in Lanzhou and even in the northwest.
A bowl of authentic Lanzhou beef noodles pays attention to "one clear, two white, three red and four green Huang Wu", which is full of color, flavor and taste.
"Clear" means clear soup. Lanzhou beef noodles have long been made of beef bones, beef strips and beef tendon. The soup base is crystal clear, fresh and mellow.
"Two white" refers to radish white, and the white radish slices in the side dishes of Lanzhou beef noodles are crisp and refreshing, which not only relieves boredom but also increases freshness.
"Three Red" refers to chili oil red. The chili oil of Lanzhou beef noodles is made of good butter, which is spicy but not dry and full of flavor.
"Four greens" refers to coriander green. Fresh coriander powder sprinkled on beef noodles not only adds color, but also brings unique fragrance.
"Huang Wu" means that noodles are yellow. The noodles of Lanzhou Beef Noodle are made of wheat flour, handmade in Lamian Noodles, and the tendons are smooth. Huang Cancan's noodles are soaked in soup, which is full, tender and juicy.
Making Lanzhou beef noodles seems simple, but in fact it is quite particular. The bottom of the soup is very important. The bones should be boiled repeatedly to remove the fishy smell, and the thick soup head should be cooked with strong fire. Lamian Noodles's technical requirements are very high, and noodles need to be kneaded and stretched repeatedly to achieve a firm effect. Seasoning is also a science, and the proportion of spices such as Chili oil, pepper oil and soy sauce needs to be just right to make a bowl of authentic Lanzhou beef noodles.
If you are lucky enough to come to Lanzhou, you must try the authentic Lanzhou beef noodles. It is not only a delicacy, but also a cultural heritage. Each bowl of noodles carries the enthusiasm and skills of Lanzhou people, which makes people memorable.
In addition to Lanzhou beef noodles, there are other specialties in my hometown, such as paste noodles, sweet embryos, pot helmets and so on. Every food contains the wisdom and emotion of hometown people, waiting for you to taste it.