As noodles are easy to cook, the National Noodle Day reminds us that this basic and staple food can be the best way to fill a hungry belly.

Popular all over the world, noodles range in shape from flat to round, twisted, sheets, tubes, and many more.

They can be made from wheat, buckwheat, rice and zucchini.

Around the world 8 common noodles are widely consumed –wheat noodles,

History

Noodles are believed to be around for over 4,000 years. Both Italians and Chinese lay claim to inventing the noodle.

In 2002, archaeologists along the Yellow River in China found an earthenware bowl containing some 4,000-year-old noodles which had been well preserved.

The word noodle derives from the German word nudel.

The oldest historical mention of noodles appears in a dictionary from the third century A.D. in China. During that time the noodles were shaped into little bits, made from bread dough and thrown into boiling water.

According to some researchers, Genghis Kahn’s empire that spanned from east Asia to central Europe contributed to the spreading of dumplings.

Shapes of noodles vary across the globe. In China, thinnest of noodles called ‘la mian’ can be found, while in Italy broad flat paste layered with bolognese and béchamel sauce, known as lasagne, can be found. 

They are prepared in many different ways, throughout various cultures, using different ingredients.

People celebrate the National Noodle Day with the loads of fun.

Making noodles, eating noodles, and enjoying noodles with friends can be a great fun.

Various restaurants and food outlets are offering exciting deals to customers on the National Noodle Day.

People can go out for noodles. They can explore the rice or buckwheat noodles, or a Manicotti noodle, or different noodle dishes.

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Updated: 06 Oct 2023, 06:00 AM IST