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	== See also ==		== See also ==

			* [[Scraped Noodles]]
	* [[Shaanxi Food]]		* [[Shaanxi Food]]
	* [[Liangpi]]		* [[Liangpi]]

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	The noodles are thick, chewy, and notably broad—sometimes compared to a belt. Toppings may include minced meat, greens, bean sprouts, garlic, and vinegar; the signature finish is hot oil poured over chili and aromatics so the dressing blooms with fragrance.<ref name="bbc">[https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20210413-the-chinese-noodle-dish-whose-name-doesnt-exist BBC Travel: Biangbiang noodles feature]</ref>		The noodles are thick, chewy, and notably broad—sometimes compared to a belt. Toppings may include minced meat, greens, bean sprouts, garlic, and vinegar; the signature finish is hot oil poured over chili and aromatics so the dressing blooms with fragrance.<ref name="bbc">[https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20210413-the-chinese-noodle-dish-whose-name-doesnt-exist BBC Travel: Biangbiang noodles feature]</ref>

	Compared with thinner hand-pulled soup noodles such as [[Lanzhou ~~Hand Pulled~~ Noodles]], biangbiang emphasize width and a dry or lightly sauced oil-chili coating rather than a clear beef broth. Compared with Shanxi [[Knife-cut Noodles]], the defining craft is pulling/slapping dough into ribbons, not shaving with a blade.		Compared with thinner hand-pulled soup noodles such as [[Lanzhou Beef Noodles]], biangbiang emphasize width and a dry or lightly sauced oil-chili coating rather than a clear beef broth. Compared with Shanxi [[Knife-cut Noodles]], the defining craft is pulling/slapping dough into ribbons, not shaving with a blade.

	== Ingredients (overview) ==		== Ingredients (overview) ==
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	== Serving and variations ==		== Serving and variations ==

	Served as a hearty bowl meal, often eaten by tearing or folding the wide ribbons. Pair with other Shaanxi snacks such as [[Liangpi]], [[Yangrou Paomo]], and [[Roujiamo]]; see [[Shaanxi Food]] for regional context. Compare [[Lanzhou ~~Hand Pulled~~ Noodles]] and [[Knife-cut Noodles]] for other northern noodle crafts.		Served as a hearty bowl meal, often eaten by tearing or folding the wide ribbons. Pair with other Shaanxi snacks such as [[Liangpi]], [[Yangrou Paomo]], and [[Roujiamo]]; see [[Shaanxi Food]] for regional context. Compare [[Lanzhou Beef Noodles]] and [[Knife-cut Noodles]] for other northern noodle crafts.

	== See also ==		== See also ==
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	* [[Yangrou Paomo]]		* [[Yangrou Paomo]]
	* [[Roujiamo]]		* [[Roujiamo]]
	* [[Lanzhou ~~Hand Pulled~~ Noodles]]		* [[Lanzhou Beef Noodles]]
	* [[Knife-cut Noodles]]		* [[Knife-cut Noodles]]
	* [[Zhajiangmian]]		* [[Zhajiangmian]]

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	{{#seo:		{{#seo:
	\|title=Biangbiang Noodles (油泼扯面) - Chinese Food Wiki		\|title=Biangbiang Noodles (油泼扯面) - Chinese Food Wiki
	\|keywords=Biangbiang Noodles,油泼面,裤带面,Shaanxi Food		\|keywords=Biangbiang Noodles,油泼面,裤带面,Shaanxi Food,youpo mian
	\|description=Biangbiang noodles are wide hand-pulled Shaanxi wheat noodles often finished with hot oil and chili.		\|description=Biangbiang noodles are wide hand-pulled Shaanxi wheat noodles often finished with hot oil and chili.
	}}		}}
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	\| image = Biangbiang Noodles.jpg		\| image = Biangbiang Noodles.jpg
	\| caption = Biangbiang noodles		\| caption = Biangbiang noodles
	\| alternate_name = Oil-splashed noodles; 油泼面; belt noodles; 裤带面		\| alternate_name = Oil-splashed noodles; 油泼面; belt noodles; 裤带面; youpo chemian
	\| pinyin = Biángbiáng miàn		\| pinyin = Biángbiáng miàn
	\| type = Hand-pulled noodles		\| type = Hand-pulled noodles
	\| course = Main		\| course = Main
	\| country = China		\| country = China
	\| region = Shaanxi		\| region = Shaanxi (esp. Xi'an)
	\| other = Famous for extremely wide ribbons		\| other = Famous for extremely wide ribbons and oil-splash finish
	}}		}}

	'''Biangbiang Noodles''' (often linked to Shaanxi '''oil-splashed noodles''' / 油泼面 and nicknamed '''belt noodles''' / 裤带面) are very wide, hand-stretched wheat noodles typically topped with chili flakes, vegetables, and a dramatic pour of hot oil. They are a modern international emblem of [[Shaanxi Food\|Shaanxi]] cuisine.<ref name="wp">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biangbiang_noodles English Wikipedia]</ref>		'''Biangbiang Noodles''' (often linked to Shaanxi '''oil-splashed noodles''' / 油泼面 and nicknamed '''belt noodles''' / 裤带面) are very wide, hand-stretched wheat noodles typically topped with chili flakes, vegetables, and a dramatic pour of hot oil. They are a modern international emblem of [[Shaanxi Food\|Shaanxi]] cuisine, especially Xi'an street and shop cooking.<ref name="wp">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biangbiang_noodles English Wikipedia: Biangbiang noodles]</ref>

	== Characteristics ==		== Characteristics ==

	The noodles are thick, chewy, and notably broad—sometimes compared to a belt. Toppings may include minced meat, greens, bean sprouts, and a ~~fragrant~~ chili-~~oil finish that sizzles on contact~~.		The noodles are thick, chewy, and notably broad—sometimes compared to a belt. Toppings may include minced meat, greens, bean sprouts, garlic, and vinegar; the signature finish is hot oil poured over chili and aromatics so the dressing blooms with fragrance.<ref name="bbc">[https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20210413-the-chinese-noodle-dish-whose-name-doesnt-exist BBC Travel: Biangbiang noodles feature]</ref>

			Compared with thinner hand-pulled soup noodles such as [[Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles]], biangbiang emphasize width and a dry or lightly sauced oil-chili coating rather than a clear beef broth. Compared with Shanxi [[Knife-cut Noodles]], the defining craft is pulling/slapping dough into ribbons, not shaving with a blade.

	== Ingredients (overview) ==		== Ingredients (overview) ==

	~~Dough is wheat~~ flour with water and salt, hand-pulled or slapped into wide ribbons~~. Seasonings emphasize~~ chili, garlic, vinegar, and ~~soy~~. ~~Meat sauces are optional~~. ~~Styles differ by shop~~ and ~~home kitchen~~.		Wheat flour dough with water and salt, hand-pulled or slapped into wide ribbons; chili flakes; garlic and scallion; oil; optional soy, vinegar, and minced meat. Overview only—not a recipe. Shop widths and spice heat levels vary.

	== History and culture ==		== History and culture ==

	Wide hand-pulled noodles belong to Shaanxi wheat-food culture; ~~the playful~~ character ''biáng'' and ~~overseas~~ restaurant menus helped popularize the name internationally~~. Domestically they remain everyday fare~~ in ~~Xi'an and surrounding areas~~.		Wide hand-pulled noodles belong to Shaanxi wheat-food culture; domestically they remain everyday fare in Xi'an and surrounding areas. Soft naming note: “biang” is often explained as onomatopoeia for dough slapped on a board—plausible folk linguistics, not a dated etymology certificate.<ref name="wp" /><ref name="bbc" />

			The elaborate folk character written for ''biáng'' (extremely stroke-heavy graphic forms circulated online and on shop signs) is a modern cultural curiosity: it is not a standard classical dictionary entry that “proves” ancient invention. Scholar, Qin-era, or noodle-shop invention legends attached to the character should be labeled unverified storytelling.<ref name="bbc" /> Overseas restaurant menus and social media helped popularize the biangbiang name internationally in the twenty-first century while oil-splashed wide noodles continued as local staples.

	== Serving and variations ==		== Serving and variations ==

	Served as a hearty bowl meal. Pair with other Shaanxi snacks such as [[Liangpi]] ~~and~~ [[Yangrou Paomo]]; see [[Shaanxi Food]] for regional context.		Served as a hearty bowl meal, often eaten by tearing or folding the wide ribbons. Pair with other Shaanxi snacks such as [[Liangpi]], [[Yangrou Paomo]], and [[Roujiamo]]; see [[Shaanxi Food]] for regional context. Compare [[Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles]] and [[Knife-cut Noodles]] for other northern noodle crafts.

	== See also ==		== See also ==
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	* [[Roujiamo]]		* [[Roujiamo]]
	* [[Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles]]		* [[Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles]]
			* [[Knife-cut Noodles]]
			* [[Zhajiangmian]]
	* [[List of dishes (A-Z)]]		* [[List of dishes (A-Z)]]

Admin: [CFWK] Create P1 dish page: Biangbiang Noodles

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[CFWK] Create P1 dish page: Biangbiang Noodles

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{{#seo:
|title=Biangbiang Noodles (油泼扯面) - Chinese Food Wiki
|keywords=Biangbiang Noodles,油泼面,裤带面,Shaanxi Food
|description=Biangbiang noodles are wide hand-pulled Shaanxi wheat noodles often finished with hot oil and chili.
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{{Infobox chinese food
| image = Biangbiang Noodles.jpg
| caption = Biangbiang noodles
| alternate_name = Oil-splashed noodles; 油泼面; belt noodles; 裤带面
| pinyin = Biángbiáng miàn
| type = Hand-pulled noodles
| course = Main
| country = China
| region = Shaanxi
| other = Famous for extremely wide ribbons
}}

'''Biangbiang Noodles''' (often linked to Shaanxi '''oil-splashed noodles''' / 油泼面 and nicknamed '''belt noodles''' / 裤带面) are very wide, hand-stretched wheat noodles typically topped with chili flakes, vegetables, and a dramatic pour of hot oil. They are a modern international emblem of [[Shaanxi Food|Shaanxi]] cuisine.<ref name="wp">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biangbiang_noodles English Wikipedia]</ref>

== Characteristics ==

The noodles are thick, chewy, and notably broad—sometimes compared to a belt. Toppings may include minced meat, greens, bean sprouts, and a fragrant chili-oil finish that sizzles on contact.

== Ingredients (overview) ==

Dough is wheat flour with water and salt, hand-pulled or slapped into wide ribbons. Seasonings emphasize chili, garlic, vinegar, and soy. Meat sauces are optional. Styles differ by shop and home kitchen.

== History and culture ==

Wide hand-pulled noodles belong to Shaanxi wheat-food culture; the playful character ''biáng'' and overseas restaurant menus helped popularize the name internationally. Domestically they remain everyday fare in Xi'an and surrounding areas.

== Serving and variations ==

Served as a hearty bowl meal. Pair with other Shaanxi snacks such as [[Liangpi]] and [[Yangrou Paomo]]; see [[Shaanxi Food]] for regional context.

== See also ==

* [[Shaanxi Food]]
* [[Liangpi]]
* [[Yangrou Paomo]]
* [[Roujiamo]]
* [[Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles]]
* [[List of dishes (A-Z)]]

== References ==

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