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Definition
Deep fried noodles.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Refers specifically to noodles that have been deep-fried until crunchy, often served in dishes like Cantonese chow mein. It is distinct from stir-fried noodles, which are cooked in a wok with sauce. You will frequently encounter this in dim sum restaurants as a base for saucy toppings.
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The deep-fried noodles at this shop are very crispy.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 炒麵, which refers to stir-fried noodles. 炸麵 implies a crispy, deep-fried texture, whereas 炒麵 implies a soft, stir-fried texture.
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