Various types of rice noodles in Yunnan province Rice noodles are a traditional cuisine in Yunnan province. Before I went to Yunnan, I had been confused about the different names of rice noodles in Yunnan. Then, on my latest (using latest means you have been there before) trip to Yunnan, I finally figured it out. Picture 1 shows two types of rice noodles: Ersi(饵丝）and Mixian(米线). They look similar but are made in different ways. Picture 2 shows multiple toppings, sauces, and condiments for rice noodles. Every morning l ordered a bowl of Ersi in the hotel restaurant, then the cook blanched a handful of Ersi in boiled water quickly, and served them to me with plain soup. Then I carried the bowl to the side table with different toppings and added whatever I liked. Pictures 3 and 4 show a famous rice noodle dish, cross-bridge rice noodles. Picture 5 is another kind of rice noodles called Migan(米干). It is flat not round, wider, flatter, softer and smoother than round ones. Picture 6 shows fried rice flakes. I feel happy and lucky that I had all these kind of rice noodles on my latest trip to Yunnan.

Various types of rice noodles in Yunnan province Rice noodles are a traditional cuisine in Yunnan province. Before I went to Yunnan, I had been confused about different names of rice noodles in Yunnan. Then, through the latest trip to Yunnan, I finally figured it out. Picture 1 shows two types of rice noodles: Ersi (饵丝）and Mixian (米线). They look similar but are made in different ways. Picture 2 shows multiple toppings, sauce, and condiments for rice noodles. Every morning l ordered a bowl of Ersi in the hotel restaurant, the chef would bleach a handful of Ersi in boiled water quickly and then serve it to me with plain soup. Thence I carried it to the side table with different toppings and added whatever I liked. Picture 3 and 4 show a famous rice noodle dish, cross-bridge rice noodles. Picture 5 is another kind of rice noodle called Migan (米干). It is flat not round, wider, flatter, softer and smoother than round ones. Picture 6 shows fried rice flakes. I feel happy and lucky that I had all these kinds of rice noodles on my latest trip to Yunnan.