Transcriptions | |
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Standard Mandarin | |
Hanyu Pinyin | yòu miàn |
Yue:Cantonese | |
Jyutping | jau3 min6 |
Southern Min | |
Hokkien POJ | iù-mī |
Youmian (lit. 'thin noodles') are a variety of Chinese noodle widely used in Southern China,especially in the cuisines of Hong Kong and Guangdong. [1] It has also been selectively used in the dishes of Shanghai,Malaysia,and Singapore. [2] Youmian is also used in some dishes in overseas Chinese communities.
Thin noodles are generally made with eggs.
A well-known variety of thin noodles is called cyun daan min (Cantonese;translating roughly as "whole egg noodles"). This variety is almost exclusively found in East and Southeast Asia,in regions with sizable Chinese populations.
Depending on the cuisine,thin noodles may be boiled with some type of broth or stir-fried in a wok.
Noodles are a type of food made from unleavened dough which is either rolled flat and cut,stretched,or extruded,into long strips or strings. Noodles are a staple food in many cultures and made into a variety of shapes.
Chow mein is a Chinese dish made from stir-fried noodles with vegetables and sometimes meat or tofu. Over the centuries,variations of chǎomiàn were developed in many regions of China;there are several methods of frying the noodles and a range of toppings can be used. It was introduced in other countries by Chinese immigrants. The dish is popular throughout the Chinese diaspora and appears on the menus of most Chinese restaurants abroad. It is particularly popular in India,Nepal,the UK,and the US.
Chinese noodles vary widely according to the region of production,ingredients,shape or width,and manner of preparation. Noodles were invented in China,and are an essential ingredient and staple in Chinese cuisine. They are an important part of most regional cuisines within China,and other countries with sizable overseas Chinese populations.
Pancit,also spelled pansít,is a general term referring to various traditional noodle dishes in Filipino cuisine. There are numerous types of pancit,often named based on the noodles used,method of cooking,place of origin,equal and constant diameter or the ingredients. Most pancit dishes are characteristically served with calamansi,which adds a citrusy flavor profile.
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Noodle soup refers to a variety of soups with noodles and other ingredients served in a light broth. Noodle soup is a common dish across East Asia,Southeast Asia and the Himalayan states of South Asia. Various types of noodles are used,such as rice noodles,wheat noodles and egg noodles.
Chinese Indonesian cuisine is characterized by the mixture of Chinese with local Indonesian style. Chinese Indonesians,mostly descendant of Han ethnic Hokkien and Hakka speakers,brought their legacy of Chinese cuisine,and modified some of the dishes with the addition of Indonesian ingredients,such as kecap manis,palm sugar,peanut sauce,chili,santan and local spices to form a hybrid Chinese-Indonesian cuisine. Some of the dishes and cakes share the same style as in Malaysia and Singapore,known as Nyonya cuisine by the Peranakan.
Fried noodles are common throughout East Asia,Southeast Asia and South Asia. Many varieties,cooking styles,and ingredients exist.
Peranakan cuisine or Nyonya cuisine comes from the Peranakans,descendants of early Chinese migrants who settled in Penang,Malacca,Singapore and Indonesia,inter-marrying with local Malays. In Baba Malay,a female Peranakan is known as a nonya,and a male Peranakan is known as a baba. The cuisine combines Chinese,Malay,Javanese,South Indian,and other influences.
Mie goreng,also known as bakmi goreng,is an Indonesian stir-fried noodle dish. It is made with thin yellow noodles stir-fried in cooking oil with garlic,onion or shallots,fried prawn,chicken,beef,or sliced bakso (meatballs),chili,Chinese cabbage,cabbages,tomatoes,egg,and other vegetables. Ubiquitous in Indonesia,it is sold by food vendors from street hawkers (warungs) to high-end restaurants.
Oil noodles or cooked noodles is a type of Chinese noodle. It is sometimes used in Cantonese cuisine.
Lomi or pancit lomi is a Filipino dish made with a variety of thick fresh egg noodles of about a quarter of an inch in diameter,soaked in lye water to give it more texture. Because of its popularity at least in the eastern part of Batangas,there are as many styles of cooking lomi as there are eateries,panciterias or restaurants offering the dish. Variations in recipes and quality are therefore very common.
A meatball is ground meat (mince) rolled into a ball,sometimes along with other ingredients,such as bread crumbs,minced onion,eggs,butter,and seasoning. Meatballs are cooked by frying,baking,steaming,or braising in sauce. There are many types of meatballs using different types of meats and spices. The term is sometimes extended to meatless versions based on vegetables or fish;the latter are also commonly known as fish balls.
Swabian cuisine is native to Swabia,a region in southwestern Germany comprising great parts of Württemberg and the Bavarian part of Swabia. Swabian cuisine has a reputation for being rustic,but rich and hearty. Fresh egg pastas,soups,and sausages are among Swabia's best-known types of dishes,and Swabian cuisine tends to require broths or sauces;dishes are rarely "dry".
Laghman is a dish of meat,vegetables and pulled noodles from Uyghur cuisine and Central Asian cuisine. In Chinese,the noodle is known as latiaozi or bànmiàn.
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