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Biang Biang are noodles that are typically hand-pulled and made from wheat flour.
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They are thick, belt-like noodles that are infused with chilli oil and other spices.
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The dish originated in China, specifically in the Xi’an or Shaanxi province.
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For most of its history, it was a provincial dish which was consumed by workers.
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Because they did not have time to make thin noodles, these thick, flavourful noodles were created.
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Since the advent of social media, however, the dish has gained significant popularity.
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Some of the intrigue around the dish is also because of the peculiar way it is spelt in Chinese 麵.
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‘Biang’ is believed to be the sound that noodles make when they hit the wooden board during their preparation.
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