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Luosifen: a "smelly" noodle dish popular across China

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A bowl of luosifen, or river snail rice noodles. /CFP
A bowl of luosifen, or river snail rice noodles. /CFP

A bowl of luosifen, or river snail rice noodles. /CFP

A bowl of luosifen, or river snail rice noodles. /CFP
A bowl of luosifen, or river snail rice noodles. /CFP

A bowl of luosifen, or river snail rice noodles. /CFP

A bowl of luosifen, or river snail rice noodles. /CFP
A bowl of luosifen, or river snail rice noodles. /CFP

A bowl of luosifen, or river snail rice noodles. /CFP

Luosifen is an iconic dish known for its pungent smell. Originating in the southern Chinese city of Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, luosifen is translated as "river snail rice noodles." The noodle dish is made from pickled bamboo, dried turnips, fresh vegetables, and peanuts, and is served in a spicy broth flavored with river snails. Usually sold at roadside stands or night fairs in Guangxi, this dish is liked by consumers across the country, which has prompted a pre-packed instant version that allows eaters to cook it at home instead of visiting a physical store.

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