Shrimp roe noodles facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Shrimp roe noodles

The very tiny black dots are a trademark of the noodle
Alternative names	Shrimp noodles
Type	Chinese noodles
Place of origin	Hong Kong or Guangdong
Region or state	Hong Kong
Main ingredients	Shrimp roe. wheat flour, salt, tapioca flour, monosodium glutamate

Shrimp roe noodles are a special kind of noodle. They are very popular in places like Hong Kong and Guangdong, a province in China. What makes these noodles unique are the tiny black dots you see on them. These dots are actually salty shrimp roe, which are like tiny shrimp eggs. They give the noodles a special taste and look!

How Shrimp Roe Noodles Are Made

Shrimp roe noodles are made from a mix of ingredients. These include wheat flour, salt, and a bit of tapioca flour. They also contain monosodium glutamate (MSG), which is a flavor enhancer. Of course, the main ingredient is shrimp roe (the tiny shrimp eggs).

To make the noodles, the shrimp roe, flour, and other ingredients are mixed together. This forms a dough. The dough is then put into a special machine. This machine has small holes. It pushes the dough through these holes to create long, thin strands of noodles. Once made, the noodles are often dried and shaped into small, hard bundles. These bundles are about the size of your palm.

Cooking Shrimp Roe Noodles

These noodles already have a lot of flavor from the shrimp roe. So, the easiest way to cook them is by simply boiling them in water. You can add soy sauce or other seasonings if you like.

When you cook the noodles, you might notice something interesting. The tiny black dots from the shrimp roe can sometimes disappear after boiling. This is normal and doesn't change the taste of the noodles.

Images for kids

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  Uncooked shrimp roe noodles look like this.