Hot-dry noodles are an essential part of the Wuhan diet, commonly eaten by locals for breakfast every day.

They are made by cooking fresh noodles mixed with sesame oil in boiling water. Once the noodles are cooked and cooled, they become pliable. The noodles are then briefly reheated in boiling water, and the process is repeated. After seasoning is added, including spring onions and sauce, the hot-dry noodles are ready to be served.