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Youmian kaolaolao

naked oat pasta, naked oat noodles, kaolaolao, youmian wowo, 莜面栲栳栳, 莜面窝窝

Naked oat pasta, known as Youmian Kaolaolao, is a staple in northern China's Shanxi province, made from a unique species of oat called 'Youmai'. It has a smooth texture, is eaten like rice or noodles, and is traditionally paired with lamb or mutton soup in Shanxi and Inner Mongolia.