A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Thin dried strands, heat-treated after the initial noodle-making process to give a darker colour and better resistance to simmering.
In the kitchen
Simmered in thick oyster noodle soup; they are wheat noodles, not rice vermicelli.
Wheat flour, water and salt form the base; some products also contain starch. Contains wheat. Check the product label for other ingredients.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有红面线吗？
Does this dish contain Red misua (wheat vermicelli)?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
