mei fun
Thin rice noodles
Mei fun is a Chinese dish of thin rice noodles, typically stir-fried with vegetables, meat, or seafood.
The noodles are delicate and thread-like, distinguishing them from thicker rice noodles.
Singapore mei fun, seasoned with curry powder, is a popular variant on American Chinese menus: I'll have the roast pork mei fun.
Concave cooking pan
- sizzleSound of frying
- tossLight, casual throw
- high heatExtreme thermal intensity
- soy sauceFermented bean condiment
sesame oil · garlic · ginger · scallions · vegetables · shrimp · char siu · bean sprouts
Grain-based Asian pasta
- thin noodlesNarrow pasta strands
- rice flourPulverized cereal grain
- gluten-freeContaining no wheat protein
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
slippery · delicate · chewy · dried · soaked · blanched · springy · bundle
Appetizing, not sweet
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- soy sauceFermented bean condiment
- sesame oilPressed seed extract for cooking
- oyster sauceBivalve-based savory condiment
hoisin · white pepper · five spice · curry powder · MSG · fish sauce · garlic · ginger
Chinese small-plate tradition
- phoInformal fake spelling
- pad thaiSoutheast Asian stir-fried noodles
- spring rollsWrapped fried appetizers
wok
Concave cooking pan
soy sauce · sesame oil · garlic · ginger · scallions · vegetables · shrimp · char siu · bean sprouts · bok choy
rice noodles
Grain-based Asian pasta
- thin noodlesNarrow pasta strands
- rice flourPulverized cereal grain
- gluten-freeContaining no wheat protein
translucent · slippery · delicate · chewy · dried · soaked · blanched · springy · bundle · rice stick
savory
Appetizing, not sweet
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- soy sauceFermented bean condiment
- sesame oilPressed seed extract for cooking
oyster sauce · hoisin · white pepper · five spice · curry powder · MSG · fish sauce · garlic · ginger · scallions
dim sum
Chinese small-plate tradition
- phoInformal fake spelling
- pad thaiSoutheast Asian stir-fried noodles
- spring rollsWrapped fried appetizers
mei funwheat noodles
Boiled grain-flour strands
lo mein · chow mein · egg noodles · spaghetti · udon
mei funudon
Thick Japanese wheat noodle
ho fun · pappardelle · fettuccine · chow fun · knife-cut noodles