Red Oil Rice Noodles: Liu Er Ma Rice Noodles
It looks quite similar to rolled rice noodles but is a bit thicker and more substantial. The white and translucent rice noodles are cooked and mixed with various ingredients. The finishing touch is, of course, the special red oil chili. A spoonful poured on top instantly transforms it into an enticing and visually appealing dish of red oil rice noodles.
Changwang Noodles: Jinpai Luo Ji Changwang Noodles
In the streets and alleys of Guizhou, you can find a bowl of Changwang noodles that best represents the unique characteristics of Guizhou. With bright colors, rich aroma, and the 'three unique' features, it boasts tender blood, crispy noodles, spicy fragrance, and fresh soup. The noodles are hand-rolled to achieve the desired thinness. The chewy egg noodles, savory chicken broth, tender meat juice, pig intestines, and spicy oil make the entire dish very appetizing.
Douhua Noodles: Lao Wu Chicken Shreds Douhua Noodles
You would never have thought that Douhua (tofu pudding) could be eaten this way. In Zunyi, Douhua is not only eaten spicy but also paired with a bowl of wide knife-cut noodles. Then, cooked Douhua is added and eaten with dozens of condiments such as minced meat, diced chicken, and fried peanuts. When eating, you should first use chopsticks to pick up the noodles and Douhua into the 'dipping dish'. Be sure to dip it in the condiments while it's hot. The noodles are chewy, the Douhua is tender and smooth, and the dipping sauce is fragrant and delicious.
Lamb Noodle Soup: Zunyi Xiazi Lamb Noodle Soup
Some say that the reason people in Guizhou can wake up early is because of that bowl of lamb noodle soup. The delicious and tasty lamb noodle soup features tender lamb that is cooked to perfection and laid thinly over white rice noodles. It is then garnished with a handful of cilantro and a spoonful of chili oil. The broth is fresh, sweet, and red, with a rich spicy flavor.
Vegetarian Noodles: Tian Niang Vegetarian Noodles
Vegetarian noodles are a rather special type of noodles. When you enter the shop and order, the owner will always ask, 'Sour noodles or base noodles?' First-time eaters might be at a loss. Sour noodles are a type of rice noodles, thicker than rice vermicelli, with a higher rice concentration than ordinary rice noodles. They have a slightly sour taste and a unique flavor, making them the top choice for vegetarian noodles in Guiyang. Nowadays, there may be thousands of vegetarian noodle shops in Guiyang, but no matter how the ingredients change, the fact that a spoonful of red chili is the essence of old Guiyang vegetarian noodles remains unchanged.
