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Origin
Changsha, Hunan Province
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Description
Changsha's signature breakfast noodle distinct from Guilin mi fen despite both being rice noodles from neighboring provinces. Changsha rice noodles are thicker, rounder, and softer; the broth is based on pork bones and dried vegetables; the signature preparation uses a special braised pork 'stinky' sauce. 'Smelly tofu meets rice noodle' is the Changsha approach — embracing strong preserved flavours in a breakfast context.
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The Thread
—Vietnamese bun bo hue (similarly assertive flavoured broth noodle)
—Guilin mi fen (cousin preparation)
—Wuhan re gan mian (different style, same morning culture)
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Flavour Context
Deeply savoury with fermented pungency; the preserved meats and pickled vegetables give each bowl complexity beyond the sum of its parts; a challenging but deeply rewarding breakfast flavour
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