Japanese noodles

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the period of introduction?Between the Heian and early Kamakura periods
2. What is the originating dynasty?Song Dynasty (China)
3. Where did Japanese noodles originally come from?Japanese noodles were first brought from China during the Song Dynasty, between the Heian and early Kamakura periods.
4. What are the main types of Japanese noodles?The main types are ramen, udon, and soba. Ramen uses wheat noodles in a rich broth, udon is thick and chewy, and soba is made from buckwheat and has a nuttier taste.

Gastronomy: The practice or art of choosing, cooking, and eating good food.
Assimilation: The process by which a person or group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group.
Ubiquitous: Present, appearing, or found everywhere.