Heji Huimian (braised broad noodles)

Heji Huimian (braised broad noodles)

Heji Huimian, braised broad noodles , is one of the traditional local snack s which is well known for its delicious taste and favorable price in central China. It won the title of “ the national famous Islamic brand flavor food ” and the laureate of “ the famous delicacies of China” as an honor, both in May 1994 and in December 1997.  

Heji Mutton Braised Broad Noodles are cooked using a unique method. First, best-quality mutton is soaked in water again and again, and then the mutton is taken out of the water and put in a boiling pot of water. The foam or scum is removed and the seasoning is added. The mutton is then stewed until tender. Second, some comestible salt and alkali is added into some refined flour. This is then kneaded together again and again till the flour becomes soft and resilient. Third, the dough is then pulled into ribbons and then put into a fresh pot of unprocessed broth. Fourth, the mutton is then added into the pot, together with day lily, edible fungus, and soaked vermicelli.

This snack will be even more delicious if accompanied by small plates of coriander, chili-oil and sweetened garlic. It has won universal praise and is one of the local delicacies. Thus it attracts people from outside of Zhengzhou for the purpose of tasting it. Under the guidance of Heji braised noodle, many restaurants or hotels are offering mutton braised broad noodles, not only in flourishing street side restaurants, but also in small alleys of this city.