From simple stir-fries to lavish celebration dishes, there’s no limit to what you can do with the humble egg noodle. Now that you know your noodles, give one of these noodle recipes a go.
Best egg noodles, as tried and tested by our editors
Double Merinos
Ready to be dressed simply or served in fragrant herbal broth, these noodles are versatile and hardy. If par-boiling these noodles before stir-frying, always rinse with cold water to prevent overcooking.
$3.89 for 375gm, harrisfarm.com.au
Gourmet Alley
These egg noodles are steamed then oven-dried to make them a useful pantry staple. The dense noodle nests cook quickly and have a fine, stringy texture, that makes them ideal for Hong Kong-style chow mein.
$5.40 for 454gm, Thai Kee IGA Supermarket
Kam Fu foods
Perfect to serve dry or in soups, these Australian-made noodles are used by restaurants across Australia, and are also available in most supermarkets. Each strand has good elasticity.
$3.99 for 500gm, harrisfarm.com
Jang’s Noodles
As one of the suppliers for China Doll and Kylie Kwong’s now-closed Lucky Kwong, this family-run business ensures all their noodles – which are conveniently available in up to 1 kg bags – are top quality. The flatter-style egg noodles are made in Sydney’s Campsie, and have a firm texture.
$2.65 for 375gm, Thai Kee IGA Supermarket
MC Yee noodles
With a higher alkaline level (thanks to bicarbonate of soda), these golden noodles have excellent bite to them. The noodles are aged and chilled, while the corn starch prevents them from sticking together when cooked.
$2.80 for 375gm, Thai Kee IGA Supermarket
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