Overview

Wuhan, a city located at the confluence of the Yangtze River and the Han River, attracts tourists from all over the world not only for its long history and modern urban style, but also for its unique food culture. Among them, the most well-known is the bowl of steaming, fragrant hot dry noodles. The article will give you a detailed tour guide about Wuhan hot and dry noodles, with deeply exploring of the history, cultural background and the best places to taste the traditional snack.

Origin and development of hot dry noodles

Hot dry noodles originated in Hankou Changdi Street in the early 1930s, when a person named Li Bao was selling cold noodles and soup noodles. As the noodles were not sold out and cooked them to cool, he inadvertently spilled sesame oil on the noodles, thus giving birth to the prototype of hot dry noodles. Li Bao then had an idea that the sesame oil mixed into the noodles with a variety of seasonings. The next morning sold well with smelly aroma and nice tast , so "hot dry noodles" was born.

Production process of hot dry noodles

The production process of hot dry noodles is not simple, and the noodles need to be boiled in advance, spreading out to cool, and mixing with sesame oil. When eating, the noodles are hot in boiling water, and then with sesame paste, sesame oil, diced mustard, shrimp skin, soy sauce, MSG, pepper, green onion, ginger rice, garlic puree, chili and other seasonings. In this way, the hot and dry noodles are both chewy and delicate, and the original flavor of the noodles is integrated with the sesame flavor in the sauce, forming a unique mouthfeel.

Hot dry noodles tasting location

CAI Lin Ji hot dry noodles

When it comes to Wuhan hot and dry noodles, we have to mention about CAI Lin Ji. As a time-honored brand with a long history, CAI Lin Ji's hot and dry noodles have won the favor of many diners with their unique flavor. The hot dry noodles here are soft and refreshing, both chewy but not hard, the tahini sauce is smooth but not tangling, and the aroma is tangy. If you want to taste the most authentic Wuhan hot and dry noodles, CAI Lin Ji is definitely a choice not to be missed.

Other popular tasting spots

In addition to CAI Linji, there are many other recommended hot and dry noodle tasting spots in Wuhan. For instance, Liangdao Street, Master Zhao's hot and dry noodles with red oil, Xiong Taipo dumplings, etc. These places could let you experience the authentic Wuhan breakfast culture .

Conclusion

Wuhan Hot dry noodles is more than just a food, it is a cultural symbol and historical memory of the city. Through the above guideline, we not only understand the origin and development of hot dry noodles, production process, but also know the best place to taste. I hope this guide could help you find those delicious foods hidden in the streets and alleyways during your trip to Wuhan and make your trip more colorful.