What is biang biang noodles?

Biang biang noodles

Very wide, hand-pulled belt noodles from Xi'an, topped with chili flakes and garlic and doused in sizzling hot oil.

What it tastes like

Thick, chewy, slippery ribbons with toasty chili, garlic and black vinegar. Spicy, but more fragrant than fiery.

Where you’ll see it

Xi'an and northwest Chinese noodle shops, sometimes with cumin lamb or tomato and egg on top.

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