Quanzhou Lo Mein(泉州卤面)

Quanzhou Lo Mein is a traditional cuisine in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, with a long history and unique flavor.
Quanzhou Lo Mein originated in the Tang Dynasty and has a history of more than 1,000 years. It is said that Quanzhou was a prosperous port city at that time, and people from different places often gathered in Quanzhou, making lo mein a convenient and delicious fast food. Over time, Quanzhou Lo Mein has gradually developed into a specialty of the Quanzhou region.
Quanzhou Lo Mein has a dark brown color and a rich soup. The noodles themselves are yellow in color and with the rich marinade, the overall color is attractive. Quanzhou Lo Mein has a delicious flavor with a unique salty aroma. The marinade is the key to Quanzhou Marinated Noodles, which is boiled with a variety of spices and seasonings, such as soy sauce, Hua Diao wine, star anise, cinnamon, and tangerine peel. The marinade has a rich flavor with a certain salty and sweet taste, which is rich in taste when paired with the noodles.
泉州卤面是福建泉州地区的传统美食，有着悠久的历史和独特的风味。
泉州卤面起源于唐朝，已有一千多年的历史。据说当时泉州是一个繁华的港口城市，来自不同地方的人们常常聚集在泉州，卤面成为了一种方便、美味的快餐。随着时间的推移，泉州卤面逐渐发展成为泉州地区的特色美食。
泉州卤面的色泽深棕色，汤汁浓郁。面条本身呈黄色，搭配上浓郁的卤汁，整体呈现出诱人的颜色。泉州卤面的口味鲜美，具有独特的咸香味。卤汁是泉州卤面的关键，它由多种香料和调味料熬制而成，如酱油、花雕酒、八角、桂皮、陈皮等。卤汁的味道浓郁，有一定的咸甜味，与面条搭配在一起，口感丰富。

How to make Quanzhou Lo Mein(做法)

The main steps in making Quanzhou lo mein include making the marinade and cooking the noodles.
1.Make the marinade: put all kinds of spices and seasonings into a pot, add the right amount of water, bring it to a boil and then turn to a low fire and simmer slowly, so that the flavors of the spices can fully penetrate into the marinade. The longer the simmering time, the stronger the flavor of the marinade.
2.Boil the noodles: Cook the noodles in hot water, pull them out and rinse them in cold water to make them smoother.
3.Blend: Put the cooked noodles into a bowl, add the appropriate amount of marinade, you can add some side dishes according to personal taste, such as pork, pork liver, bean sprouts, tofu and so on.
4.Serve: Serve the Quanzhou Marinated Noodles, you can add some seasonings such as chili oil and garlic according to your personal taste to enhance the taste.
制作泉州卤面的主要步骤包括制作卤汁和煮面条。
1.制作卤汁：将各种香料和调味料放入锅中，加入适量的水，煮沸后转小火慢炖，使香料的味道充分渗入卤汁中。炖煮的时间越长，卤汁的味道越浓郁。
2.煮面条：将面条放入热水中煮熟，捞出后放入冷水中冲洗，使面条更加爽滑。
3.调配：将煮好的面条放入碗中，加入适量的卤汁，可以根据个人口味添加一些配菜，如猪肉、猪肝、豆芽菜、豆腐等。
4.上桌：将配好的泉州卤面上桌，可以根据个人口味加入一些辣椒油、蒜蓉等调味料，提升口感。

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Quanzhou Lo Mein is a specialty of Quanzhou region and an important part of the daily life of Quanzhou people. With its rich aroma and unique taste, it is a favorite cuisine. Whether in Quanzhou or elsewhere, Quanzhou Lo Mein is a delicacy not to be missed.
泉州卤面是泉州地区的特色美食，也是泉州人民日常生活中的重要组成部分。它具有浓郁的香气和独特的口感，是一道受人喜爱的美食。无论是在泉州还是其他地方，泉州卤面都是一道不容错过的美味。