Types of Chinese Noodles

There are many types of Chinese noodles. Most are made from rice or wheat flour and are made in different sizes and thicknesses. They are used in soups and stir-fries, and are usually boiled or steamed. Many Chinese noodles can be eaten hot or cold.

There are several kinds of Chinese rice noodles. Fresh rice noodles are made from long grain rice flour and water. This gives them the milky white color. Fresh rice noodles come in whole folded sheets or ready to cut strips. Dried rice noodles are also made from rice flour and are stiffer than fresh noodles. They can be found in many grocery stores.

Cellophane or glass noodles are a transparent and made from mung beans or green beans. They are often used in soups and salads but can be made cripsy by frying. Wonton Mee noodles are a type of egg noodle made mainly from wheat flour. They can be made with or without eggs. Yee Mee noodles are also made from wheat flour. This noodle is often fried. A soft Chinese noodle is Flour Vermicelli, made from wheat flour and salt.

Rice paper or peeled noodles are hand-made and cut into 7 to 8 inch strips. They’re a very firm and dry type of noodle that needs to be softened. Shanghai noodles are thick, round and usually available fresh. Some other types of Chinese noodles are hand-pulled noodles, sliced noodles and dandan noodles. Dandan noodles are extremely spicy.