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O O D L E S O F N O O D L E S
If we are what we eat, then our noodles can tell us something
about ourselves. Xueling Li gets stranded with seven of the
region
,
s most iconic bowls and discovers some intriguing history
NOODLES
may have been invented in China, but these long,
floury strands have come far. The versatile staple has evolved
and become the canvas for tastes that represent histories,
cultures and customs all across Asia. We stick right into the
swirls to get a piece of the action.
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