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How hand-pulled laghman, knife-cut noodles, manti and other Central Asian noodles and dumplings are made, and how they differ.

Checked November 11, 2026Independent guide

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Laghman: Uyghur hand-pulled noodles explained

Laghman is a Uyghur dish of hand-pulled wheat noodles under a stir-fried topping. How the dough is pulled, soupy vs fried styles, spellings and how to eat it.

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