Hey Mag...I know what you mean, but that's why these noodles are so impressive. They are as luscious as those that come from this 3rd generation, Italian-owned place I've been going to back home, since I was a kid. They make their own pasta everday.
Also, the sauce is totally different than you describe. It's actually a lot like an authentic Italian sauce I first had back in college. (I went to school in a section of NY state where there was a really high standard for Italian food.) In fact, this dish has more of an oil-based dressing, than a sauce. Nothing watery about this, at all. (Think the type of clear sauce that Carbonara is tossed in...only with a red tinge.)
I almost imagine that these Muslim guys had a cousin that went to Italy and brought back an idea for a new dish. Give it a try. I think you might be surprised. (For 6 kuai, you can't lose.)
How about the life of these animals before they were dead products? Please, tell me.
Stop being a turkey. got tell it to the marines. now show me the beef.
Gompo, cats eat meat. It just seems like the "natural order" of things.
Chicken breasts and pork tenderloins?.....
Shhhhhhhhh!!... keep quiet and enjoy!!!!!
Hand stretched Italian pasta?
I've been saying this for years, any of these Muslim restaurant chefs could have a simple authentic pasta restaurant. Green,White& red sign and decore, a few spices, cheese and bread and charge triple.
You're not kidding, Mike. These Muslim noodle makers are amazing. In the U.S., they are virtually unknown. Back home, I could build a whole restaurant concept around these made-to-order noodles. I have a hunch that, as China becomes more prosperous and its middle class continue their desire for exotic things, some Muslim entrepreneurs will do exactly what you describe. I wouldn't be surprised if it turns into a chain concept (if, it hasn't already).
As for the meat, I've found that the chicken breasts are in good supply, as pre-packed frozen meat at Carrefour. I've only begun to look for pork tenderloin, but I get the impression that it is in slightly higher demand. (Though, I watched several people just ignore it at the store and take more costly cuts that would be considered less desirable in the West.)
