Jook-sing noodles is a rare type of Cantonese noodle found in some parts of Hong Kong, Macau, and some parts of Canton in Guangdong province, China.

Jook-sing noodles
Chef making the noodles in the traditional method
TypeCantonese noodles
Place of originChina
Main ingredientsFlour, eggs (traditionally duck eggs)
Jook-sing noodles
Traditional Chinese竹昇麵
Simplified Chinese竹升面
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Literal meaningbamboo rise noodle
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyinzhúshēng miàn
Yue: Cantonese
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Southern Min
Hokkien POJtik-sing-mī

Description

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The noodle is made with eggs, traditionally made with duck egg, and is considered one of the rarer noodles in existence. Historically the chef rides a bamboo log to press the eggs, flour, and other ingredients together. As of 2008 in Hong Kong, only a few restaurants are left that make the noodles in the traditional manner.[1]

Use in dishes

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One of the noodle's most popular combinations in a dish is jook-sing wonton noodles (竹昇雲吞麵).[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b TVB. "TVB." Episode 1 on May 25, 2008 of Chua's Choice (蔡瀾歎名菜), See 蔡生解說 tab for picture of chef riding the log. Retrieved on 2008-06-21.