Chinese chicken noodle soup: 59 Photos & Videos
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FAQ
Chinese flat noodles, including wide rice noodles and narrower rice noodles, come in various widths and can be in fresh or dry forms. The most popular wide Chinese noodles are called Ho Fun (in Cantonese) or “河粉” (Hé fěn) in Mandarin. They are used in stir-fries (chow ho fun or chow fun) and in soups.
The noodles are made from white flour, which raises your blood sugar faster than fiber-rich whole grains. Plus, they're cooked with oil and soy sauce, so you get extra fat and sodium. Can't pass it up? Order the vegetable version, and only have half the order.
Typical Chinese chicken soup is made from old hens and is seasoned with ginger, scallions, black pepper, soy sauce, rice wine and sesame oil. Chinese herbal soups – homemade remedies with herbs or adaptogens (a well-known example is ginseng) to help heal specific health concerns.
A classic dish made easy. A bowl of Chinese chicken noodle soup (Jī Tāng Miàn/鸡汤面) typically consists of clear broth, thin wheat noodles, shredded chicken, and a few strands of leafy greens.
The soup is further thickened by adding in a thickener such as tapioca starch or cornstarch.