Noodles

     There is a common stereotype that links ‘Chinese’ or ‘Asian,’ to ‘Noodles.’ Long strands of dough boiled in water with vegetables and meats with classic Chinese soy sauce. Noodles taste good, are simple to make, and play a big role in Chinese culture. 

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     Just like pizza, noodles can be topped with just about anything. For example, you can have beef noodles while your brother has lamb noodles. Depending on where you are in China, the taste of their noodles will vary. In Beijing, you can find fried noodles, while in Shanghai, you can find Changchun noodles, plain boiled noodles. Some people even eat noodles seasonally. In the summer, they’ll eat cold noodles; in the winter they’ll eat the traditional boiled noodles. The possibilities of flavors are endless and it’s all up to your personal choice.

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     In a regular Chinese household, you can find the simple supplies to make noodles. To make Qing Tang noodles (the simplest of noodles), all you have to do is boil some basic Chinese noodles. After a long day at work, some parents may not have the patience to cook. The Qing Tang noodles are an easy and effective way to make a quick meal for the whole family to enjoy.

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     When the Chinese celebrate their birthday, they eat a type of noodle called Changsho. These noodles are usually very long, symbolizing longevity. For the Chinese culture, longevity is one of the most important goals in life, right beside happiness, and professional success and prosperity. Noodles are a very important symbol in Chinese culture. They bring both hope and happiness to us.