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Default Why vermicielli rather than spaghetti?

On 9/6/2011 2:22 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 06/09/2011 2:16 PM, James Silverton wrote:
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>>> I use different pastas for different dishes. I use angel hair or
>>> spaghettini for stir fries, spaghetti with tomato or bolognais <sp?>
>>> sauce,d linguini with cream sauces, macaroni or penne with cheese sauce.

>>
>> Do you actually use pasta in stir-fries? I much prefer the traditional
>> rice noodles, tho they do come in a variety of widths.
>>

>
> Oh yes, and they are pretty good. My wife has an allergy to rice, so the
> pasta is the next best thing.


I have to admit that I just saw "Shanghai Noodles" in my favorite
Chinese supermarket and they are made from wheat flour.

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