Chinese Egg Noodles

Chinese egg noodles, also known as egg noodles, are timeless Asian noodles composed of wheat flour, water, and eggs. You can find egg noodles shaped into both thick and thin strands. Chinese egg noodles are beloved for their springy, chewy consistency. They are the staple ingredient in classic Chinese meals like chow mein, wonton soup and lo mein. Some retailers cut corners and use food colouring to tint their noodles instead of eggs, so check ingredient labels to confirm you’re getting authentic egg noodles.

Chinese egg noodles are distinct from the German egg noodle pasta known as spaetzle. Irregularly shaped and short, spaetzle is usually made with semolina flour, milk, and eggs. Spaetzle has a consistency reminiscent of a dumpling. In contrast, classic Chinese egg noodles are long, thin and uniform. They are either round or flat and provide a springy, chewy texture. You cannot use these two distinct ingredients interchangeably.