Stewed noodles are classified according to soup: mutton stewed noodles, beef stewed noodles, three delicacies stewed noodles, five delicacies stewed noodles. Braised noodles are divided into two types: soup noodles and lo mein. The dough is made of high-quality white flour, mixed with an appropriate amount of salt and alkali, and mixed with warm boiled water to form a dough that is softer than dumpling noodles. Knead it repeatedly to make it tougher, leave it for a period of time, and then roll it into a dough four fingers wide and twenty centimeters long. slice, apply vegetable oil on the outside, code each slice, cover with plastic paper and set aside. The soup is made of top-quality tender mutton and mutton bones (split open to reveal the marrow in the middle) and cooked together for more than five hours. It is first boiled over high heat and then simmered over low heat. Seven or eight Chinese medicines are added to the soup, and the bone oil is boiled out. The cooked soup is white and bright, just like milk, so some people call it white soup. The auxiliary ingredients include shredded kelp, shredded tofu, vermicelli, coriander, quail eggs, sea cucumbers, squid, etc. When serving, small plates of coriander, chili oil, sugared garlic, etc. are taken out. Others: Tianjin’s twists, Shanxi’s vinegar, Shandong’s pancakes, and Henan’s noodles. Henan people love to eat noodles, and the reason is probably related to the geographical environment. It is a major agricultural province with thousands of miles of fertile fields and vast plains. It is a major grain-producing area, with wheat as the main crop. And it is located in the Central Plains and adjacent to Shanxi, Shaanxi and Shandong. Soup noodles, noodles, fried noodles, braised noodles, the hard-working and intelligent Henan people have created many noodles. If you don’t eat noodles for three meals a day, you will feel like you have lost your soul and lacked something. You are helpless, unsteady, and feel like you are not full. Braised noodles are another delicious snack created by Henan people. If you don’t visit the Great Wall, you are not a hero. If you come to Henan and don’t eat braised noodles, it would be a pity! Braised noodle restaurants are found all over the streets in Henan. They are basically synonymous with restaurants. When you go to a braised noodle restaurant, don’t think that they only sell braised noodles. They also have stir-fried dishes, staple food, wine, etc. They are called braised noodle restaurants just to attract attention and attract customers. . Whether the braised noodles made in this noodle shop is delicious or not depends on your careful observation. Look at the mutton pot, smell the mutton smell, and see if it is under a single pot. There is a lot of emphasis here, and anyone with a discerning eye can tell at a glance. It is said that Henan braised noodles evolved from Xi'an steamed buns. Xi'an steamed buns were introduced to Henan during the Qing Dynasty. Because Henan people did not like to eat steamed buns but liked noodles, they evolved into braised noodles. Nowadays, the soup you drink in the stewed noodles can vaguely smell the flavor of Xi'an steamed buns. Of course, these are all legends. There is no real evidence, just listen. Watching the master cook the meat is also a wonderful pleasure. The thin noodles stretch into long thin strips in a leisurely manner. It's like a musician conducting music, or a magician performing superb skills. The white pieces of noodles were flying up and down, like a dragon flying, like colorful silk playing with flowers, dancing like a dragon and Qiu Jin. It was put into the pot in an instant. Before the eyes could see what was going on, the noodles were already cooked. The soup is white and delicious, and the noodles are smooth and chewy. Put a few large pieces of mutton on it, supplemented by shredded seaweed, shredded tofu, vermicelli, coriander, quail eggs, etc. When serving, take out small plates of coriander, chili oil, sugared garlic, etc. It tastes even better, and a big bowl of warm and nourishing braised noodles is right in front of you. Put more sesame sauce, salt, MSG, etc. at the bottom of the bowl. Use chopsticks to pick it up before eating. It smells so good! The noodle bowls are also very particular. They are all large ceramic bowls with blue flowers. Why use such a big bowl? It is said that Henan is located in the Central Plains and is mainly agricultural, requiring manual labor. From our ancestors, we have inherited the habit of eating from a big bowl, drinking from a big bowl, doing things with great effort, and treating others with a big heart. This is very similar to the Shaanxi people. Secondly, Henan people are hospitable and don't know how to talk nicely. They are afraid that the guests will be shy and not have enough to eat. They always smile and ask questions, and feed you in different ways, for fear of neglecting the guests. ...I was sweating after eating. After eating a big bowl of braised noodles, I burped, wiped the sweat, and patted my belly. It felt so comfortable!