8 Simple Tips To Cook Noodles

Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 16:55

Everyone loves noodles but few don't know how to cook this properly. You either stick the noodles, overcook or undercook thus spoiling the taste of the Chinese dish completely. Here are few cooking tips and tricks to cook noodles or chow mein in the best way and enjoy its taste.

Cooking tips and tricks to cook chow mein or Chinese noodles properly:

1. Always buy freshly made noodles. You can also prepare at home.

2. Break the noodles before boiling them. This allows easy cooking. Don't break them into very small pieces.

3. One cooking tip to boil noodles is, while boiling them, add few drops of oil and salt to avoid sticking the noodles.

4. Always boil noodles on medium flame. Noodles stick in excess flame.

5. Another cooking trick to cook chow mein or Chinese noodles is to mix the noodles every 4-5 minutes. This prevents them from sticking and spreads them in water to allow easy boiling.

6. Generally noodles cook in 6-10 minutes on medium flame. To be sure that the noodles is well cooked, take out a small piece and press with your fingertip to see if it is soft or not.

7. When the noodles are almost boiled, add little cold water 2 minutes before draining. This prevents them from sticking and overcooking.

8. One important tip or trick while cooking noodles or chow mein is to run cold water immediately after straining the noodles. This avoid sticking them.

Follow these cooking tips or tricks to cook noodles appropriately.