Traditional Chinese Rice Noodles: History, Classification, and Processing Methods

Chinese rice noodles are a popular and traditional food item in southern China and have been a staple in the Chinese diet since ancient times. Various types of rice noodles are manufactured in several different shapes and are prepared from two basic ingredients: rice and water. The process for making rice noodles includes soaking, grinding, heating (steaming or boiling), molding (extruding or cutting), cooling, and drying. Classification of...