How Noodles Are Eaten Around The World

noodles have been around for centuries and a lot of people might associate their origins with Chinese or Italian dishes but they've made their mark in tons of countries dishes like spaghetti and meatballs or ramen have history that you might not know about here's how noodles are eaten around the world China is home to a variety of cuisines and noodles but a particularly popular noodle dish is jaja Mian the name translates to fried sauce noodles wheat noodles are mixed with a sauce made by stir-fry and ground pork or beef with fermented soybean paste it's usually served with fresh or pickled vegetables chopped J is a popular Korean noodle dish it was invented in the 17th century but was first made without noodles or meat the legend is that King Kong hae was holding a palace banquet and a Chung served in the dish the king loved it so much that he promoted chunk to Secretary of Treasury today the dish is made with glass noodles made from sweet potato starch and served with vegetables and seasoned meat the dish is especially popular during Korean holidays Italy has hundreds of pasta dishes but one of its ancient classics is cacio e pepe it means cheese and pepper legend has it in Roman times shepherds would take their sheep to graze in the mountains the shepherds would bring homemade pasta with them and cook it then combined it with the cheese they made out of the milk they collected from their sheep the dish consists of black pepper grated pecorino romano cheese and spaghetti it's simple but delicious [Music] the Jena spaghetti and meatballs were actually created in the United States not Italy but it's associated with Italy because he's created by Italian immigrants four million Italians immigrated to the United States between 1880 and 1920 most came from southern Italy and what from spending 75% of their income on food in Italy to 25% in America with a boost in income more meat was consumed in larger quantities which in turn gave us meatballs canned tomatoes and spaghetti were part of the few items available at grocery stores and hence the dishes born this is another noodle dish that didn't exist until immigrants created it Hawaii has a rich mix of cultures that has resulted in a distinct cuisine Simon is Hawaii's version of ramen inspired by a blend of Japanese and Chinese culture it's made up of thicker chewier noodles that are cooked in a dashi broth and topped with bok choy mushrooms ginger ciaossu and spam this Afghan dish calls for thick noodles and legumes and a tomato-based broth with spices like turmeric it contains chili beef and loads of vegetables and gets topped with yogurt this hearty meal from Egypt is full of different ingredients it was created around the 1800s and made for an affordable vegan dish families can make with their remaining ingredients to make koshari makes rice macaroni lentils chickpeas and crispy fried onions with tomato and garlic sauce this noodle dish is a dessert roasted vermicelli noodles are boiled in milk and heat and flavored with cardamom saffron nuts and dried fruits this dish originated in the Indian subcontinent but has regional variations also known as Python this dish is often served in Hindu temples or in celebrations like weddings or poojas similar variations are eaten for Muslim holidays like Eid it can be served hot or chilled with about 5,000 ramen shops in Tokyo alone many people associate ramen with Japan but the dish is actually an adaptation of Chinese wheat noodles I'm here at Table a Tomo home to the largest full of superman' in New York City and other traditional ramen dishes I'm able to enjoy this bowl of ramen because of years of rich history Chinese immigrants introduced ramen to Japan in the late 19th century it became popular after World War two when Japan was struggling and many of its citizens had to rely on black markets for food with a food shortage including a drastic reduction in rice the US was importing large amounts of wheat into Japan vendors use this wheat to make ramen but during this time it was illegal to buy or sell restaurant food the United States had upheld japan's ration control laws during their occupation so thousands of ramen vendors were arrested by 1950 the government relaxed these restrictions and ramen vendors rose in popularity today ramen isn't the simple dish it once was but its history is the reason it's enjoyed by thousands of people every day sour sweet and salty Thailand's national dish was created in the 1930s by the country's then Prime Minister the Thai economy was struggling during World War two and the government encouraged rice noodles to be in instead of rice rice noodles were both cheap and filling the stir-fried noodles are paired with vegetables bean sprouts and a protein like chicken or tofu meat Gaurang is a popular Indonesian fried noodle dish that's also eaten in surrounding regions like Singapore and Malaysia it's thought that I was introduced to Indonesia by Chinese immigrants it's made with yellow egg noodles garlic egg chili sauce a sweet soy sauce veggies and some kind of protein it's topped with crispy shallots and lime juice the main star of this meal is the fresh lobster caught off the coast of Greece this dish serves lobster meat with tomato sauce usually served with wine and lots of herbs on a bed of spaghetti the lobster is traditionally served right in the shell and with plenty of parsley taiwan's national dish is another meal with outside origins wheat noodles are eaten with braised beef and greens and a stock simmered with beef bones originally chinese the dish became distinctly taiwanese with the additions of pickled greens and signature spices it sold all over the island and prices range from a few dollars to a few hundred fob was born in northern vietnam but is popular throughout the country the flavor changes depending on the region it first appeared in the 19th century which was around the time the French began to colonize Vietnam some culinary experts believe it to be a creation form from mixing French and Vietnamese cuisine it consists of broth made by simmering bones and herbs rice noodles and a type of meat usually beef is typically served with lime basil and bean sprouts dopa criolla comes from peru but changes with the region it's typically homemade and the basics usually include meat onion garlic aji panca tomato egg milk and angel hair noodles the background for the dish is thought to be influenced by a mix of Peru's cultures tabi Toma bruised their ramen broth for 60 hours in-house but if you don't have that kind of time you might be familiar with instant ramen it's quick easy to make and great on a tight budget one popular brand of instant ramen is called Indomie created in Indonesia the brand is popular in countries all over notably Nigeria and Domi's manufacturer partnered with a Nigerian food company in the late 80s when indomie was marketed in Nigeria the company argued it was as important as rice and bread and due to the population boom in the country it's been marketed as a quick and easy meal for busy mothers today many Nigerians might not even associate Indo meat with Indonesia because it's such a large part of Nigeria's culture so which noodle dish would you want to try let us know in the comments below

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Published: Sat Jan 04 2020