Asian Noodles... Different Strokes for Different Folks

Asian noodles have taken a lot of people in Los Angeles City by storm. Nowadays, you can easily find soba, udon, ramen, or any other kind of Asian noodle from nearest Asian grocery store. Similar to how pasta are cooked, Asian noodles are generally cooked in a boiling water with a little bit of salt until the pasta is al dente. However, a few types of noodles do only need to be soaked in hot water such as the rice noodles and cellophane noodles.

One the interesting things about noodles is how different cultures have their own way of eating it. Unlike people from the west, making slurping sounds while eating noodles is like giving a verbal "thumbs up" to the person who prepared for you. It's taken as a compliment. Asians also consider it courteous when you entirely eat the whole noodle strands you take from your plate rather than eating half of the noodles and letting the other half to fall back.

Although noodles are traditionally believed to be invented by the Chinese, other Asian countries like Thailand, Japan, and Korea have embraced this dish and innovated it make it their own. Thailand noodles are called "mee" while in Japan, the noodles are called "menrui". Korean noodles are called "guksu" or "myeon".

Chinese usually enjoy the noodle broth and noodles simultaneously by picking up the noodles using chopsticks using one hand while holding the soup spoon in the other. While Vietnamese eat noodles like the Chinese do, it's not a good idea to add condiments after the noodle is served. Excellent Vietnamese noodles soup broth has simmered for several hours.

Japanese also use the two-handed approach and slurp with much delight. Although slurping is not considered as giving a compliment to the person who cooked it, it is done to slightly cool the noodles and broth as the noodle is placed it in the mouth.

In Thailand, noodles are "street food, fast food" by custom so it is eaten very casually. But contrary to the Chinese and Japanese style of noodle eating, Thais don't recommend slurping too loud. They also use a spoon and fork for noodle dishes other than soups.

Slurping or not, we can definitely eat noodles the way that works best for us. Just carefully consider which folks you eating it with it. Asian noodles are one of the best comfort food especially during chilly weather. Its hot broth is tasty and healthy at the same time. Noodles without soup are just as good. Whether spicy or subtle in the taste buds, one thing guaranteed is that it's simply delicious!

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