Asian Noodles: A Culinary Delight

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What was the inspiration for today's weekly column about food?

The difficulty of finding new and interesting subjects

The labeling of Asian noodles

The wonderful concoction of noodles, peanut sauce, and cucumber slices (correct)

A vegetarian Chinese restaurant

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, what must a product contain in order to be called 'macaroni' or 'noodles'?

Imitation noodles

Semolina, farina, durum wheat flour, and eggs (correct)

Low-fat content

Specific nutritional value

What is the current term used to refer to Asian noodles?

Imitation noodles

Macaroni

Alimentary paste

Asian noodles (correct)

How should fresh Asian pasta be stored when taken home?

Refrigerated or frozen Signup and view all the answers

What did the U.S. Food and Drug Administration require Asian noodles to be called initially?

Imitation noodles Signup and view all the answers

What kind of nutrient value do Asian noodles offer?

Outstanding nutrient value Signup and view all the answers

Which type of noodles is almost pure starch and has few nutrients besides iron?

Bean thread noodles Signup and view all the answers

How long can fresh rice noodles be stored at room temperature?

Up to a day or two Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for storing dried noodles?

In an airtight container Signup and view all the answers

Which type of noodle is rich in protein and often served in a broth or chilled with a dipping sauce?

Buckwheat noodles Signup and view all the answers

What is a note of caution about packaged Asian noodles mentioned in the text?

They are deep fried, leaving a residue of fat Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method for cooking rice noodles mentioned in the text?

Boiling Signup and view all the answers

Which type of noodle is usually very thin and often eaten cold?

Wheat noodles Signup and view all the answers

Asian Noodles: A Culinary Delight

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Questions and Answers

What was the inspiration for today's weekly column about food?

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, what must a product contain in order to be called 'macaroni' or 'noodles'?

What is the current term used to refer to Asian noodles?

How should fresh Asian pasta be stored when taken home?

What did the U.S. Food and Drug Administration require Asian noodles to be called initially?

What kind of nutrient value do Asian noodles offer?

Which type of noodles is almost pure starch and has few nutrients besides iron?

How long can fresh rice noodles be stored at room temperature?

What is the recommended method for storing dried noodles?

Which type of noodle is rich in protein and often served in a broth or chilled with a dipping sauce?

What is a note of caution about packaged Asian noodles mentioned in the text?

What is the primary method for cooking rice noodles mentioned in the text?

Which type of noodle is usually very thin and often eaten cold?

What are the mung bean flour noodles mentioned in the text almost translucent and turn clear when cooked?

How long can pasta be frozen if tightly wrapped in plastic as per the text?

Which type of noodle is sold dried and coiled in plastic bags?

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