ABSTRACT
In China, rice noodle is called mi fen and in Japan, harusame. There is some difference between the two. Mi fen is made from rice only; harusame may be made from mung bean, starch, or rice or a mixture of these. In China, Japan, and other Asiatic countries, rice noodles are consumed in the form of soups or snack foods. The rice noodle soups are usually prepared from mi fen, water, meat or chicken, green vegetables, soy sauce, and fresh Chinese onion for an attractive aroma. The product is highly attractive in sensory quality because of the special texture, aroma, and taste. In Taiwan, mi fen has been manufactured from nonglutinous rice (Taichung No. 1 or similar types). The product can be easily reconstituted in hot water with the addition of some meat or vegetables before serving.
