Sen Yai (Wide Rice Noodles)
モチモチ感がたまらない！炒め物に最適なきしめん状の極太麺
Description
'Big Noodles'. Extremely wide, flat rice noodles (1.5-2cm). Less common in soups; perfectly suited for absorbing dark soy sauce and wok char (Wok Hei) in stir-fries.
Classification: Noodles
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How to use
Ingredients
- Rice flour
- Water
- Tapioca starch(for chew)
Instructions
- (Prep) Often sold fresh. Loosen by hand, stir-fry aggressively in a hot wok with soy sauce to develop char.
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Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Kishimen (wheat, shape sub)
Pairing
Pad See Ew / Rad Na (Gravy noodles)
Trivia
[Difference] Influenced by Chinese 'Ho Fun'. While BD relies on thin noodles or rice, Thai street food heavily features the chewiness of this wide noodle.
Eating tips & etiquette
Enjoyed for the combination of burnt soy sauce aroma and the 'lip-smacking chewiness' of the wide noodles, often stir-fried with extra oil.
Allergen
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