''Cumian'' (; lit. "thick noodles") are thick
Chinese noodle
Chinese noodles vary widely according to the region of production, ingredients, shape or width, and manner of preparation. Noodles were invented in China, and are an essential ingredient and staple in Chinese cuisine. They are an important part ...
s made from
wheat flour
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and water. Two types of Chinese noodles are called ''cumian''. One is Shanghai-style, thick in diameter,
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Shanghai fried noodles.
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The other type is Hong Kong-style, flat and wide,
sometimes
yellow-alkaline.
The flat ''cumian'' is a popular option in
Hong Kong's cart noodles.
References
See also
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Yi mein'', dried wheat-based egg noodles in
Cantonese cuisine
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Garak-guksu'', a thick wheat
Korean noodle
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Udon
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'', a thick wheat
Japanese noodle
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Bánh canh
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'', a thick tapioca
Vietnamese noodle
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Types of noodles
Vietnamese noodles are available in either fr ...
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Pici
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'', a thick wheat noodle from
Tuscany
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Chinese noodles
Shanghai cuisine
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