Crossing Bridge Noodles — Guo Qiao Mi Xian Advanced (过桥米线精法)
Kunming, Yunnan Province — Qing dynasty
Technical deep-dive into the full classical presentation of Crossing Bridge Noodles: a bowl of scalding hot chicken-broth covered by a shimmering layer of rendered fat (which insulates the heat), presented with a plate of raw thinly-sliced meats, vegetables, and a bowl of rice noodles. The diner adds ingredients in sequence to the hot broth bowl where they poach. The scalding fat layer maintains temperature long enough for the raw ingredients to cook at table.