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It makes sense—after all, chow mein noodles are crisp while lo mein noodles are soft, right? Actually, the main distinction between these two popular dishes lies in how the noodles are prepared. The 8 Best Woks, Tested and Reviewed.
The experience is somewhat different between the two. Lo mein tends to be saucier and more toothsome, with a texture some describe as “slippery” because of the noodles' softness. Chow mein tends to have a greater variety of textures within the dish, thanks to the added texture that comes from frying the noodles.
What is the difference between crispy vs soft chow mein? The difference is the texture. Crispy chow mein is when the noodles are shallow or deep fried in oil and covered in the saucy topping. Soft chow mein is when the soft noodles are pan fried with the sauce and other ingredients.
This largely depends on the type of noodle and how it's prepared. Some types of Asian noodles, such as soba and udon noodles made from whole grains, can provide a good source of fibre and nutrients. However, other types of noodles, like ramen and rice noodles, may be less nutritious and higher in carbohydrates.
For dry pasta “al dente” is cooked. It means “to the tooth” not “undercooked”. Italians call pasta that has been cooked until soft “stracotto”, which means “overcooked”. There is a word (ok, phrase) for “undercooked” in Italian: “poco cotto”.