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If you like noodles - whether it's Twirling Ramen around chopsticks or dive a fork into a large bowl with estimatorspaghetti-You can have a burning curiosity on all different variations, such a simple food can be embraced. Two cultures strongly use noodles in many traditional dishes. But what is it so different?

To properly explain the difference between the Italian and Asian style noodles, we consulted Chris Barch, Chief and Culinary Standards Manager atNorth Italia; Bryan Ordinance, Executive Chief,Buddy V's Ristorante; and Steven Aung, executive under chief atChina Poblano by José Andrés.

What are some of the main differences between Asian style noodles and Italian style noodles?

To begin, they are not even called the same thing.

"The Asian version is always called noodles and the Italian version is usually called pasta," says Brach. "The manufacturing process of both types is somewhat similar in that you need to work gluten, build a structure and extrude or cut to the desired shape."

In addition to how they are generally referred, the other key difference is the ingredients used to make everyone. Brach says Asian style noodles vary in ingredients much more than the Italians.

"For example, Soba uses Saracen, Lo Mein uses eggs, rice noodles use rice," he says. "The Italian pasta essentially have two main pasta pasta: egg pasta and nonegal dough. These [types of pasta can be seasoned with anything, such as squid ink, herbs, [and spinach."

Ordinance says that the majority of Italian pasta is made from wheat flour, especially Semolina duurum, then in the form of different noodles. Simply think how many types of Italian noodles there: from Rigatoni to Fusilli, thePasta form options are pretty finals.

"With Asian noodles, I noticed that you can see many different flours used, such as montric bean starch, buckwheat and applied rice flour in different ways. Wheat is used a lot too, but the Stretching process can be a different bit, "said Ordinance.

Aung emphasizes another key difference between the two variations of noodles.

"Italian, fresh and dry noodles are usually all cooked at the same texture: Al Dente," he says. "Asian noodles vary in textures, ingredients and shapes. Asian noodles can be made with rice or wheat flour, legumes, root vegetables, eggs and even seafood. According to the Flat, the texture can be soft, crispy, nightbow, or solidify. "

Have you ever tried sweet potato noodles or glass noodles (cellophane)? These two noodles fall under the umbrella of various noodles of Asian style.

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How many different types of noodles of Italian style are there?

"I do not know there is a definitive answer to that! A few hundred hundreds, however," said a prescription.

"It's really hard to define because there are so many more pulp [of kind]," says Barch. "For example, Tortellini, Tortelli and Tortelloni are all variants of the same thing depending on the size. Based on who you ask, there may be anywhere from 60 to 260 different shapes."

So why are there so many different forms? The boat explains that pasta forms can indicate the region of Italy that pasta are originating, as well as the distinctive dishes they are used.

"The curves and ridges are designed to hold sorrow sauces, while pairs of longer thin pasta with lighter pasta pairs and brodos. There is a story behind each form and name."

For example, in North Italia, a dish of pasta called Radiatori is served, which Barch describes as a cross between Cavatelli and Rotini.

"This form has been designed to maintain heavier sauces, heavier sauces and has been given this name because of it resembling an old-style radiator," he says.

How many different types of Asian style noodles are there?

"Asian countries have made noodles for thousands of years," says Aung. "There are some styles of more than four thousand years! The main techniques used are: hand cut, extruded, peeled, drawn, kneaded and laminated. The style and variety of noodles produced are endless."

What are some of the most common dishes you see authentic Italian style noodles?

"I have seen a lot of [pasta types] are interchanged in classic sauces depending on the WHO that do it, but some of those I personally love are Pappardelle Conagu, Linguine con Vongole and Bucatini Alla Carbonara" , declares order.

What are some of the most common dishes you see authentic Asian style noodles?

"China Poblano, we serve some common dishes like Dan Dan Mian based on hand-cut noodles; Beijing glass, which is a flat of refrigerated cellophane noodles; and swallowing a cloud, our Wonton soup made with Egg noodles, "says Aung. "The other popular Noodle Asian dishes are fun of Chinese Chow, Japanese Ramen, a Korean sweet potato noodle dish called Jap Chae, Thailand's Pad Thai and Vietnamese soup Pho Noodle."

What are some tips you have for cooking pasta?

Ordinge says to think about the type of texture you want to realize before cooking pasta. "When you make a creamy style dish, for example, you will want to use a thicker pasta that will hold, like classic fettuccine, or pasta that will take the sauce with its ridges, like a cavatelli or a penne rigate."

The sauce plays a big factor in that! In addition, BARCH also say that the seasoning of water is a step that should not be neglected.

"As a general rule, there is not a lot of salt in the actual dough itself because it can make it hard. However, seasoning your pasta water is really a game changer, "says Barch.

Ordinomy suggests that you give water seasoned a taste test before adding in your pasta.

"If the water is bland, your pasta will be bland and your dish will fall short," he says. "Salle your water until it is completely seasoned. It should be salted like the sea!"

Finally, all pasta will not realize a desirable texture at the same time. Ordinance says that fresh pasta cook faster than a canned variety.

"If you buy pasta in a box, I recommend tracking the time listed on the box - they are usually very good to give you cooking moments," he says.

Then there is the sauce.

"Finishing of pasta from the sauce is also essential, says Barch." The starch of pasta thickens the sauce and helps to bind the dish together. It also allows the sauce to pierce the pasta and shine the dish. "

What tips do you have for cooking Asian style noodles?

Aung warns to never exceed or cut noodles.

"The cutting noodles will bring you bad luck," says Aung. And it's very important for everyone to know!