Migan () is a type of

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from the Dai people, a

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cultural group from

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, China. It is made from ordinary non-

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rice, and it is only sold fresh.

Difference from other noodles

Unlike the circular '' mixian'', ''migan'' is primarily defined by its relatively broad and flat shape. It is somewhat less widely available than ''mixian'', even within Yunnan, though it is still common. ''Migan'' is both rice flour based and freshly prepared, which differentiates it from the transparent '' fensi'' noodles that are common throughout much of mainland China.

Serving

Migan is typically served either in broth (often a chicken based broth, and particularly commonly consumed in the morning, though still consumed all day) or

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(perhaps more common in the evening). As with mixian, when migan is served in broth it is common for a range of individual condiments to be presented for customers to add to their bowl themselves. Condiments typically include chilli (diced fresh chilli, plus at least one or two prepared chilli pastes, often mixed with oil), coriander, garlic, pepper (both regular pepper and powdered or whole Sichuan pepper),

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, soy sauce,

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and ''

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'' (a spicy root common to southwestern China). Chefs generally prepare the noodles without breaking them.

References

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Difference from other noodles

Serving

See also

References