Eel noodles
| Alternative names | Siān-hî ì-mī [1] |
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| Region or state | Taiwan |
| Associated cuisine | Taiwan |
| Main ingredients | eel, yi mein |
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| Traditional Chinese | 鱔魚意麵 | ||||||||||
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Eel noodles (Chinese: 鱔魚意麵; pinyin: shànyú yìmiàn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: siān-hî ì-mī) are a Taiwanese noodle dish consisting of thick, chewy, egg noodles with young yellow or finless eels, and a brown sweet and sour sauce or viscous soup.[2] The dish originated from the food capital of Taiwan, Tainan City, which is near the sea. The dish is considered one of the national dishes of Taiwan and can be found in many Taiwanese restaurants and night markets all around the country.[3]
See also
- Taiwanese cuisine
- Ta-a mi (danzai noodles)
- Oyster vermicelli
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Eel noodles.
- ^ "Siān-hî ì-mī". Taste Atlas. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
- ^ "10 Popular Snack in Tainan". Asia Marvels. 10 August 2016. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
- ^ "Eel Noodles". Taiwan Today. 17 November 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2022.