Noodles are an essential ingredient and staple in Chinese cuisine. There is a great variety of Chinese noodles, which vary according to their region of production, ingredients, shape or width, and manner of preparation. They are an important part of most regional cuisines within China, as well as in Taiwan, Singapore, and other Southeast Asian nations with sizable overseas Chinese populations.

Top 10 basic ingredients for Chinese cooking

• Ground nut oil
• Chinkiang black rice vinegar
• Dried chilli flakes
• Shao hsing rice wine
• Light soy sauce
• Oyster sauce
• Toasted sesame oil
• Chilli oil
• Clear rice vinegar
• Sichuan peppercorns

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