Stewed Noodles with Shrimps and Pork (Xiā Rèn Huǒ Shāo)

A classic Shandong noodle dish. “Huǒ Shāo” refers to a method where ingredients are stewed with noodles. A rich broth is made from pork bones and shrimp shells. Then, thinly sliced pork, shrimp, and vegetables are stir-fried before the broth and fresh hand-pulled noodles are added to the pot to simmer together. The noodles absorb the savory, seafood-and-meat-enhanced broth, becoming incredibly flavorful and soft. The dish is hearty, soupy, and packed with different textures from the meat, shrimp, and vegetables. It’s a complete meal in a bowl, representing the hearty, wheat-based culinary tradition of Shandong.