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Noodle Types and Analysis

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Pull noodlesAlso known as tiaomian, shuimian, or chenmian, they have a chewy texture and are one of the main types of Chinese noodle.Noodlesare an important category.Originating from northern Shandong and Shanxi provinces, pull noodles are stretched by hand into long strands without the use of machines, making them a unique skill in noodle-making; it is said that Japanese ramen inherited this technique.The current versions vary in thickness, allowing for adjustments in cooking time to achieve desired softness or hardness when boiling.Ramen, as known by the Japanese, originated from northern China's pull noodles.Hot steaming pull noodles or chilled and refreshing

cold noodlesare favorites among Japanese people;quick-cook instant ramen is also a popular choice in households.After cooking, the Chinese-style pulled noodles will be clear. Soak them in cold water until cool, then drain off any excess water.Quick-cooking instant noodles are one of the preferred choices for general households.After cooking, Chinese-style instant noodles will have a transparent appearance; soak them in cold water until cooled, then drain the excess water.