Noodle
Made From
Use In
Notes
Substitute
Wheat
wheat flour; sometimes eggs are added
stir-fries, cold dishes
Sold fresh or dry. Look for low-sodium varieties.
whole-wheat or fettuccine pasta
Bean threads
ground mung beans
soups, cold dishes
Low in fat and sodium. Often sold in neat bundles in plastic packages. Uncooked, they'll keep in a dry, tightly sealed container for up to six months. Always soak before using.
angel hair or linguine
Rice
long-grain rice flour
stir-fries, soups
Refrigerate fresh ones and cook within a couple of days. Keep uncooked dry noodles in a tightly sealed container in a dry, cool place for up to six months. Always soak before using.
fettuccine or angel hair
Udon
wheat flour
stir-fries, soups
Refrigerate fresh; keep uncooked noodles in a dry, cool place for up to six months. Look for low-sodium varieties.
fettuccine
Soba
a blend of buckwheat and wheat flours
stir-fries, soups
These Japanese noodles also come flavored with green tea, wild yam, or other vegetables.
whole-wheat or buckwheat pasta
—Y.C.C.