Asian Noodles 101: Ramen, Soba, Udon, Lo Mein, Rice Stick



The Asian-noodle world is vast and varied, from wide rice noodles you might see in Pad Thai to the familiar ramen noodle. Learn a few Test Kitchen tips on how to prepare and serve the most popular types.

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  1. Sometimes ramen noodles are wrongfully called "Chinese noodles" (which is why you need to check through the clear plastic on the box to see exactly what kind of noodle it is) in supermarkets where you can buy boxes by the pound,.

  2. I hope that the presenter doesn't get discouraged by the harsh comments that others have posted about his performance. The few things he lacks will come with experience. The important thing is the information, which was covered well, and very interesting to me. I was surprised that the chefs are willing to use the cheap ramen noodles. I hope they post a video sometime about what to use instead of the normal flavor packets. I wonder if most of the fat & calories in the packet, or in the noodles.

  3. I tried usin fresh wonton noodles as those are very thin but they had a bad after taste after frying sort of like a baking soda taste, I didn't boil them but just pan. Fried right away.. If I boil those it

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