Huimian

Huimian (Simplified Chinese: 烩面; Traditional Chinese: 燴麵; Pinyin: Huìmiàn) is a Henan noodle soup of wide, hand-stretched noodles cooked in a rich broth with meat and vegetables—one of the province's most representative everyday dishes.

Characteristics

Noodles are chewy and broad; broth is often lamb- or beef-based and lightly thickened by the cooking process. Chili and cilantro condiments are common at the table.

Ingredients (overview)

Wheat dough, broth (frequently lamb), meat pieces, kelp, Quail egg or tofu sheets in some bowls, and aromatics. Shop styles vary across Henan.

History and culture

Huimian is repeatedly highlighted on Henan Food as a regional calling card and a Kaifeng/Zhengzhou comfort staple. It is distinct from Lanzhou hand-pulled beef noodles in dough width and broth style.

Serving and variations

Large bowl as a full meal. See Henan Food; compare Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles for another northern noodle icon.

See also

• Henan Food
• Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles
• Knife-cut Noodles
• List of dishes (A-Z)