[AGL] Chinese Noodles

[Gerry]

This is addressed to Ewie whose personal e-mail address I don't have. The subject is noodles, Chinese variety. I have been watching a series of Chinese films, many of which take place in historic times. Quite often I have noticed that the featured cuisine among the families, particularly in the country, is noodles. In some of the films the promise of a batch of noodles at the end of a job inspires the workers in the same way that a side of barbecue might have inspired our forefathers in Texas. Watching them pig out on this feast has stirred my curiosity.

I spent over 2 years in Japan and Korea as a young man and recall the osoba carts which seemed to be everywhere (in Japan--Korea was still a war torn mess when I was there) and ate many a bowl of these rice noodles. But these are not the same as the ones in the Chinese movies which are more like a pasta which has been sliced into thick strips. I would like to know more about these. What's in them? Are they still a staple in China? Availability? Sure would like to try some, I think (?).

Any information on this subject would be welcome.

G
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