螺蛳粉，是广西壮族自治区柳州市的特色小吃之一，具有辣、爽、鲜、酸、烫的特点，是柳州最具地方特色的名小吃。螺蛳粉的味美是因为它有着独特的汤料。汤料由螺蛳、山奈、八角、肉桂、丁香、多种辣椒等天然香料和味素配制而成。

River snail rice noodle, one of the characteristic snacks in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, enjoys a unique flavor profile with a combination of spicy, refreshing, fresh, sour, and hot elements. It is considered one of the most distinctive local snacks in Liuzhou. The deliciousness of river snail rice noodle is enhanced by its unique broth. The broth is made from river snails, sand ginger, star anise, cinnamon, cloves, various chili peppers, and other natural spices and flavorings.

红通通的是漂浮在上面的一层辣椒油，绿油油的是时令青菜，鲜美的螺蛳汤渗透每一根粉条，螺蛳粉中的辣椒油与普通的辣不同，此种带着有侵略性的辣，嫩滑香醇得让人赞不绝口。

The bright red layer on top is floating chili oil, and the vibrant green is seasonal vegetables. The flavorful river snail soup permeates every strand of rice noodle. The chili oil in river snail rice noodle is different from the typical spiciness, as it carries an assertive heat that complements the smooth and aromatic noodles.

螺蛳粉远远闻上去是臭的，但是吃到嘴里是香鲜的。地道的柳州螺蛳粉都会带着一股浓浓的奇葩的“臭”味，这股“臭”味来源于螺蛳粉里的酸笋，它是新鲜笋经工艺发酵后酸化而成的，其味道让许多人“退避三舍”，但懂得欣赏它的内涵的人，就会知道，它是香而不腐的，闻之开胃，想之流涎，吃之打滚。

From a distance, river snail rice noodle smells bad. However, when you eat it, it tastes delicious and fragrant. Authentic Liuzhou river snail rice noodle always carries a strong and distinctive "stinky" smell. It comes from the pickled bamboo shoots in the river snail rice noodle. It is made from fresh bamboo shoots that undergo fermentation through a specific process to become acidic. The smell makes many people "retreat three steps", but those who understand and appreciate its essence know that it is fragrant and not rotten. It is appetizing to smell, tempting to think about, and delightful to eat.

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