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Luosifen (River Snail Rice Noodles)

螺蛳粉luó sī fěn

Time
10 min
Difficulty
Very Easy
Calories
1109 kcal
Yield
1 serving

Luosifen is a specialty snack from Liuzhou, Guangxi. It features a rich, flavorful broth that is hot & sour and refreshing, with soft, smooth, and chewy rice noodles. The flavor profile blends the umami of river snail broth, the unique fermented taste of sour bamboo shoots, and the kick of chili oil, creating distinct layers. As a staple, the rice noodles provide ample carbohydrates, while the river snail meat pack and toppings contribute some protein, and the sour bamboo shoots help stimulate appetite and aid digestion.螺蛳粉是广西柳州的特色小吃,汤鲜味浓,酸辣爽口,米粉软滑筋道。口味上融合了螺蛳汤的鲜美、酸笋的独特发酵风味和辣椒油的刺激,层次分明。作为主食,米粉提供充足碳水化合物,螺蛳肉包和配料带来一定蛋白质,酸笋则有助于开胃促消化。

Luosifen (River Snail Rice Noodles)

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Luosifen (River Snail Rice Noodles) — ingredients and steps overview

Method8 steps

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    烧水

    Add water to the saucepan and bring it to a boil.

    锅中加水,将水烧开

    3 min

    • It is recommended to add the noodles only after the water is fully boiling.建议水温完全沸腾后再下粉
    Step 1: Boil Water
  2. 2

    Cook the Rice Noodles

    煮米粉

    Add the rice noodles and cook for 3-5 minutes. Stir with chopsticks during cooking to prevent the noodles from sticking together.

    下米粉,煮 3-5 分钟,期间用筷子搅拌,防止米粉粘在一起

    4 min

    • Stirring is key to preventing sticking.搅拌是防止粘连的关键
    Step 2: Cook the Rice Noodles
  3. 3

    Add Broth Pack

    加汤料

    Add the broth pack. Adjust to taste.

    下汤料包,按个人口味添加

    30 sec

    • If you are concerned about saltiness, start by adding 2/3 of the pack.如果怕咸可以先放 2/3
    Step 3: Add Broth Pack
  4. 4

    Cook the Flavorful Toppings

    煮入味配料

    Add part of the topping pack, such as wood ear mushrooms, peanuts, and river snails (these toppings need to be cooked for a while to absorb the flavor).

    下一部分配料包,如木耳,花生,螺蛳(这部分配料需要煮一会才入味)

    1 min

    • If you prefer crispy peanuts, add them at the end. If you prefer them to absorb the broth, add them now.花生如果喜欢脆的可以最后放,喜欢入味的现在放
    Step 4: Cook the Flavorful Toppings
  5. 5

    Season

    调味

    Add the seasoning pack. Adjust to taste.

    下调味包,按个人口味添加

    30 sec

    • The chili oil is quite spicy. It is recommended to add it in stages to test the flavor.辣椒油较辣,建议分次添加尝试口味
    Step 5: Season
  6. 6

    Strain and Serve

    捞出盛碗

    Stir, then strain the noodles and place them in a bowl.

    搅拌后捞出,放入碗中

    30 sec

    • Be careful of hot broth splashing.注意热汤溅出
    Step 6: Strain and Serve
  7. 7

    Add Refreshing Toppings

    添加爽口配料

    Add the remaining topping pack, such as sour bamboo shoots and tofu skin (these toppings are not suitable for being soaked in broth for too long).

    下剩下的配料包,如酸笋,豆皮(这部分配料不适合被汤泡太久)

    30 sec

    • Sour bamboo shoots are the soul of the dish. It is recommended to add them all.酸笋是灵魂,建议全部放入
    Step 7: Add Refreshing Toppings
  8. 8

    Enjoy

    享用

    Enjoy your meal.

    享用美食

    • The flavor is best when eaten hot.趁热食用风味最佳
    Step 8: Enjoy

Extra tips

  • If you prefer chewier noodles, you can shorten the cooking time in step 2.如果想要更有嚼劲的粉,可以缩短第二步煮粉的时间
  • If you would like to add fried eggs to your luosifen, please refer to the fried egg tutorial.如果想在螺蛳粉中添加炸蛋,请参考炸蛋的教程
  • Choose toppings according to personal taste.配料的选择请依照个人口味

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