Henan braised noodles (Hui mian)

Henan braised noodles are traditional Chinese hand-pulled noodles originating from Henan. This style of wheat flour noodles dates back more than 800 years. The noodles are served in three types of broth – based on beef, mutton, or seafood.

The most common variety is the broth that's made with beef, onions, mushrooms, and vermicelli. Lamb bones and Chinese herbs are added to the broth, and it's cooked for at least 5 hours in order to become distinctly white and milky in color. Condiments such as chili oil, coriander, and vinegar are often added to the broth with Henan braised noodles.