Boiled noodles
Boiled Noodles is prepared by cooking raw noodles in boiling water with a pinch of salt and a tsp of oil added to it. Noodles are boiled for 3-5 minutes, depending on their type and thickness, till they are cooked well. They are then drained and washed with cold water to prevent overcooking of noodles with the steam. The boiled noodles may then be used in a variety of recipes.
Fried noodles
They are commonly associated with Chinese cuisine. Deep fried noodles are served as a accompaniment with soups or used as a base in chopsuey recipes. To deep fry noodles, spread boiled noodles uniformly in hot oil and fry till crisp and golden brown in colour. Drain on absorbent paper to discard off excess oil.