Eel noodles facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Siān-hî ì-mī |
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| Region or state | Taiwan |
| Associated national cuisine | Taiwan |
| Main ingredients | eel, yi mein |
Eel noodles (Chinese: 鱔魚意麵; pinyin: Shàn yú yì miàn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Siān-hî ì-mī) is a famous noodle dish from Taiwan. It features thick, chewy egg noodles, often called yi mein, mixed with young yellow or finless eels. The dish usually comes with a special brown sauce that tastes both sweet and sour, or as a thick soup.
This tasty dish first came from Tainan City, which is a city in Taiwan close to the sea. Tainan is known as Taiwan's food capital! Eel noodles are so popular that they are considered one of Taiwan's national dishes. You can find them in many Taiwanese restaurants and night markets across the country. CNN Travel even featured Eel noodles as one of the "19 great dishes in Tainan, Taiwan's capital of food."
How Eel Noodles Are Made
Making Eel noodles involves a few steps. First, the eel is cooked. Then, it's stir-fried with ingredients like black vinegar and sugar. After that, the cooked yi mein noodles are added to the stir-fried eel. This creates a delicious mix of flavors and textures.
Sometimes, the noodles are cooked separately. Then, the fried eel is mixed in with them. This method is often called a "dry stir-fry." Both ways create a wonderful meal that many people in Taiwan enjoy!
