7 Types Of Asian Noodles You Must Know
By Yash Lakhan
October 26th, 2023
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Asian cuisine is known for its noodle dishes that have been popularised all over the world. You might be familiar with a few, but there are many varieties that may be unknown to you. Here are a few:
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Ramen Noodles
Made from wheat flour, salt, water, and kansui (a type of mineral water), these are the most popular types of noodles. Famous for ramen soup, a brothy umami-rich dish packed with different veggies, meats, seasonings, and garnishes.
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Udon Noodles
These noodles are wheat-based and have a fat and chewy texture. These are often served fresh with broth-based dishes.
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Lo Mein
Made up of wheat flour and eggs, these noodles have a soft and chewy texture. These noodles are usually cooked before and then later mixed with veggies, meats, and sauces.
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Somen Noodles
These are very thin Japanese noodles made from superfine wheat flour, water, and salt. Highly popular in summer with cold somen noodles dipped in tsuyu sauce.
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Rice Vermicelli
Rice vermicelli is cooked very quickly to avoid getting mushy. These noodles are super thin. Salads, soups, stir-fries, and spring rolls are commonly used.
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Soba Noodles
A traditional Japanese noodle made from buckwheat flour with a distinct brown colour It features in many classic dishes such as Tororo Soba, Kamonanban, Zaru Soba, and more.
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Konjac Noodles
Japanese speciality Konjac noodles, or Shirataki noodles, are made from konjac yam. These noodles are very low in calories, carbs, and gluten-free.
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