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Questions tagged [noodles]

Questions about preparing and cooking noodles, a strip, ring, or tube of pasta or a similar dough, typically made with egg and usually eaten with a sauce or in a soup.

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How can I make curly rāmen noodles from scratch?

I want to make the rāmen noodles from scratch including the pasta itself and not just the sauce. I have found some recipes online that look promising. However, how can I give it the characteristic "curly" appearance?
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A proper way to cook Mi Goreng noodles?

I've purchased a 30 pack box of these delicious noodles and I'd like advice on how to cook them properly. From past experiences, I've either used too much water which made them soggy and very soft which doesn't retain the Thai flavor. So any advice…
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How to properly mix cooked noodles and vegetables?

Whenever I make basic noodles & vegetable dishes I would cook the noodles in a pot of water, while at the same time stir frying vegetables in a wok. Then when the cooking is done, I would drain the water out of the noodles and add them to the…
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Boiling vs soaking rice noodles

The instructions on this package of large rice noodles says just soak them for 6-7 min. I did that and then fried them in some oil and soy sauce but they were still too crunchy. I just want to eat them as a side, not in pad thai or something…
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What are ‘fresh noodles’ in a salad

I am missing my favourite salad. It’s 5 hours from my house so I am stuck trying to recreate it at home. It’s called an Asian Goi Mi Salad. As you can see by the photos it’s loaded up with yummy stuff. I will be able to figure out how to create most…
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Special twist to make pasta noodles like the ones at Take Aways / Kebap Huts

You people out there are my last hope for finding my holy grail. I have tried dozens and dozens of recipes - none of them came even close to what I am searching. I look for a way to make noodles like they sell on Kebap Huts, Asia Take Aways and…
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Do I have to change the cooking time when I cook homemade noodles?

I want to make my own egg noodles for a casserole dish. Do I have to adjust the cooking time? I have been told homemade noodles cook faster, does this mean I should add the noodles later? The recipe has to bake for 45 minutes. I do not want my…
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Chinese noodle dough breaking when pulled

How can I make the dough for Chinese ramen noodles stretchy? It keeps breaking when I pull just a little bit. I used wheat flour, water, and baking soda. What else am I missing? EDIT: 400g flour 200g water 1 teaspoon baking soda. I mixed everything…
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What are natural alternatives to Nong Shim noodles?

My dad can't explain why he loves just the Nong Shim noodles below. Are there more natural alternatives? Note these are NOT the instant cup noodles. He doesn't use their sauce that contains MSG. WordPress Blog…
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Preventing Noodles from Sticking to the pot

I have been having this problem with my macaroni and I'm hoping that I'll finally be able to find an answer here! I make my noodles in a pot on the stove. But I find that a lot of my noodles are sticking to the bottom of the pot. This severely…
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