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On 12/11/2009 08:20, Jean B. wrote:
> My daughter and I ate in Boston yesterday. My entree was a lovely pasta
> dish with lots of roasted veggies. The pasta had a really nice chewy
> texture--this was not just a normal (in the US) pasta cooked al dente.
> Is this texture typical of some brands? Any clue as to what it might be,
> so I can enjoy this at home?


Likely freshly made noodles were used. That noodle texture is what I
like best about the various Chinese restaurants I frequent that feature
dishes with freshly made hand pulled noodles.


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