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If you're hungry in the middle of the night, a bowl of hot soup noodles is the ultimate treat, but the choice of somen is very saying.
It is said that you get what you pay for, but the higher the price, the better, and some somen noodles are often eaten and even not conducive to health.
Nowadays, there are a variety of somen noodles in supermarkets with different prices, but why are some somen cheap and some expensive? Why do some somen break when cooked, and some somen soup is very salty after cooking?
So, what should you pay attention to when buying dried noodles, and how to choose a good dried noodles?
【▶ >Chinese origin of eating noodles<◀】
Noodles, a seemingly simple food, but full of ancient charm and charm, its origin can be traced back to more than 4,000 years ago, and it is a shining pearl in Chinese and even the world's food culture.
There are many ways to make noodles, from kneading and rolling to rolling and ramen, and each technique reflects the ingenuity of the noodle maker.
The oldest noodle was discovered during a geological expedition in Lajia Village, Qinghai, which is about 4,000 years old, and this discovery greatly advanced the history of noodles.
The spread of wheat in China is closely related to the spread of noodles, which were introduced to China around 2000 BC, and the origin of noodles can be traced back to the Eastern Han Dynasty, which has a history of more than 1,900 years.
Early noodles were called "cakes", including "shuipu cakes", "boiled cakes", etc., which were the pioneers of Chinese noodles.
Later, the types of noodles gradually increased, and Jia Sixian's "Qi Min Yaoshu" of the Northern Wei Dynasty recorded a variety of noodles such as "water leading cakes".
During the Sui and Tang dynasties, the varieties of noodles were more abundant, and in the Song and Yuan dynasties, there were as many as 10 varieties of noodles sold in the market, and the appearance of dried noodles was more convenient for people's daily life.
During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the colors of noodles became more abundant, and the food culture was further developed.
The name of the noodle was not uniform at different times until the term "noodle" gradually became popular.
There are many shapes and types of noodles, from wide to narrow, from round to flat, and there are various production methods, such as rolling, cutting, dialing, slicing, rubbing, pressing, rubbing, leaking, pulling, etc., each method can make noodles with their own characteristics.
During the Qing Dynasty, noodles from all over the country had their own unique flavors, such as Sichuan Dandan noodles, Liangguangyifu noodles, northern fried sauce noodles, Shanxi knife cut noodles and Wuhan hot dry noodles, etc., which are all famous noodles in China.
Chinese noodles have also had a profound impact on the world's noodle culture, and Japanese ramen was introduced to Yokohama in 1912 by the Chinese as a traditional ramen-making technique.
The seasonal consumption of noodles and the culture of food customs are also very interesting, in ancient times, people would choose different noodles to eat according to the change of seasons, making "soup cakes" in winter and "cold tao" in summer.
It tastes refreshing and delicious.
Nowadays, noodles have become an indispensable part of Chinese's daily life, whether as a staple food or fast food, they are loved by people.
However, it should be noted that we should pay attention to the packaging when buying dried noodles, and it is best not to buy them again when we see them......
[▶> don't buy flavor and coarse grain noodles!<◀]
With the increasing attention to health and nutrition, somen noodles as a common food have gradually attracted people's attention.
Among the dazzling varieties of dried noodles on the market, which ones are worth buying?
Presumably, many people like to buy egg noodles in the supermarket, thinking that this kind of noodles also contains nutritious eggs.
However, in reality, the amount of eggs in the market is often very small, perhaps less than 4% of a pack of dried noodles.
What's even more surprising is that some of the egg noodles use low-cost egg powder.
So instead of buying egg somen noodles, you should add two fresh poached eggs when boiling somen noodles so that you can really get enough and nutritious protein.
In addition to egg somen noodles that can be misunderstood, there is also a type of somen that is deeply misunderstood, and that is vegetable-flavored somen noodles.
In order to properly supplement vitamins and fiber for their children, many parents often choose vegetable noodles as their first choice, but it is not easy to let their children get enough vegetable nutrition.
Although the vegetable noodles are beautiful to look at, they actually contain very little vegetables, mainly using some concentrated juice to change the color of the noodles, and most of the nutrients of the vitamins have been lost after the vegetables have been processed and dried at high temperatures.
If you want to increase your child's appetite, we recommend using pure fruit juice or vegetable juice to make your own colorful hand-rolled dough, or directly pairing some fresh vegetables with ordinary somen noodles to really get the nutrients of vegetables.
There is also a type of coarse grain somen that is also loved by people, such as soba noodles, corn flour, soba noodles, etc., which are often considered a healthier option.
This is not the case, and the amount of coarse grain noodles added to many coarse grain noodles is still very limited, and some are not even one-tenth of the total amount of the whole noodles.
To truly choose a healthy whole grain somen noodles, we need to carefully look at the ingredient list, for example, only black wheat or buckwheat flour somen can be considered real coarse grain somen noodles.
For those noodles that are lower in content, we recommend not buying them because they don't differ much in calories and sugar compared to regular somen noodles.
In order to protect our health, we must read the product information and ingredient list carefully when buying somen noodles, and choose somen noodles with high added amounts and real nutrients as much as possible, or we can make healthy and delicious whole grain noodles by ourselves.
So, in addition to flavor and whole grain noodles that we need to pay attention to, what other flavors of somen noodles need to be paid special attention to when buying?
[▶ Don't buy > noodles with high sodium content<◀]
When choosing somen noodles, many people may think that they are similar and that it is difficult to tell the difference between quality and nutritional value based on their appearance alone.
True insiders will be extra careful when shopping for somen noodles, especially when they find the word "sodium carbonate" in the ingredient list.
Even if the price is low, they will not choose such noodles, because the presence of sodium carbonate has a great impact on the nutrients and taste of the noodles.
Sodium carbonate, also known as soda, is a common food additive used to improve the taste and elasticity of somen noodles, but it also destroys the original nutrients of somen noodles, causing the noodles to lose their natural wheat flavor.
Sodium carbonate can also affect the texture and elasticity of noodles, making them too tough and lacking the softness and delicacy they deserve.
Smart people pay special attention to the ingredient list when buying somen noodles, and once they find the word "sodium carbonate" in it, they will decisively abandon this somen noodles.
In order to avoid buying dried noodles containing "sodium carbonate", consumers should pay attention to the following: read the ingredient list carefully, be wary of products that contain chemical additives such as "sodium carbonate", and do not be tempted by low prices, because sometimes there may be quality problems hidden behind the low price.
In addition to avoiding "sodium carbonate", there are several other precautions for choosing somen noodles.
Try to choose somen noodles with a lower sodium content, which is usually produced with sodium chloride to help the dough ripen and give the noodles a better color.
However, too high sodium content will not only increase our daily salt intake, but may also cause adverse health effects.
We should also pay attention to the texture of the noodles. In general, high-quality noodles have a crispy texture and are easy to break, with a crisp sound when folded.
Those noodles that are too tough may be due to the addition of gluten enhancers, which can prolong the cooking time and keep the noodles less likely to cook, but excessive intake of gluten enhancers is not good for your health.
When shopping for noodles, you may want to fold a few noodles yourself to feel the texture and toughness.
When buying somen noodles, we should move away from the idea of price first and focus on the quality and nutritional content of the product.
By carefully reading the ingredient list, avoiding products that contain "sodium carbonate" or other unnecessary additives, and paying attention to the sodium content and the taste of the noodles, we can make more informed choices to ensure a healthy diet for ourselves and our families.
So, how do we eat delicious somen noodles at home?
【▶ How to eat somen noodles >?<◀】
I still remember when I was a child, I liked to eat instant noodles very much, if I wasn't afraid of being beaten, I wanted to have a pack of instant noodles to satisfy my hunger during the New Year's reunion, and instant foods such as instant noodles once became an emergency choice for many families.
However, nowadays, people are beginning to pay more attention to the nutrition and health of their diet, and somen noodles have gradually become a common food at home due to their rich nutritional value and various cooking methods.
So how do you make delicious somen noodles?
I used to make a bowl of chicken mushroom noodle soup at home, which uses tender chicken breast and fragrant shiitake mushrooms as the main ingredients, and is carefully cooked to present a delicious soup with smooth noodles.
To make it, we cook the chicken breast in hot water and tear it into thin strips by hand.
Then, put the shiitake mushrooms and ginger slices into the pot and boil, then put in the noodles to cook, and finally add shredded chicken, rape and other ingredients, turn off the heat and pour sesame oil after seasoning, and a delicious chicken silk mushroom noodle soup is completed.
The sour noodle soup is also very tasty, it is a very simple and time-saving noodle dish that even people with no cooking experience can easily get started.
Simply cook the noodles and pour the pre-prepared soup base into a bowl, and a bowl of sour and appetizing soup will be presented.
The key to this dish is the base of the sour soup, which you can choose from rice vinegar, aged vinegar or balsamic vinegar to suit your taste, and you can also add chives or coriander to enhance the flavor.
The addition of sesame oil can make the whole bowl of noodles more fragrant and unstoppable.
In addition to the two somen dishes introduced above, there are many other delicious somen dishes that are highly recommended.
Yangchun noodles are loved for their light taste and rich nutrition, shiitake mushroom foam noodles are a home-cooked dish that combines deliciousness and nutrition, and tomato and egg noodles are a frequent fixture on many family tables.
As a nutritious and easy-to-cook food, somen offers us endless possibilities.
Whether you're looking to try the classic chicken mushroom noodle soup, sour noodle soup, or just want to discover more innovative culinary recipes, somen has you covered.
Hopefully, you will enjoy cooking as well as you try these delicacies.
If you have any cooking tips or personalized improvement measures, please leave a message in the comment area to share, so that we can exchange cooking skills and make life more colorful.