Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links.See my disclosure policy.Long, wide, thick and deliciously chewy homemade noodles are tossed with a savory-spicy chili sauce and seasoned pork.

This Biang Biang Noodles recipe is sure to be a favorite! What are Biang Biang Noodles? Also known as biangbiang noodles or youpo chemian, biang biang noodles is a noodle dish originating from the Shaanxi Province of Northwestern China.Shaanxi cuisine uses noodles more than other regions of China and it’s known for it’s particularly thick and long noodles, often described as waist belts.In fact, these stand-out noodles are known as one of the “eight curiosities of Shaanxi”, the other curiosities including things like their famous giant pancakes (giant as in the size of a manhole!), decorated head kerchiefs worn by the women, the custom of Shaanxi women to never marry anyone outside of their immediate town, the preference of squatting over sitting (even choosing to squat on top of a chair or bench instead of sitting on it) and Qin opera (one of the oldest forms of Chinese opera characterized by more of a loud yelling than actual singing).

From what I understand, the Shaanxi people are keenly are aware of these cultural curiosities and proudly lean into them.Biang Biang Noodles are prepared with or without minced meat, a combination of vinegar, oil, chilies, green onions, garlic and spices.Achieving their intended purpose, they are cheap to make and del

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