Discoveries at the Jungle Pasta Month: La Moderna Pasta and Wang Udon Kuk Soo
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It’s difficult to trace the origins of pasta, but it’s believed to have been invented around the 1st or 2nd century AD. Incredibly, It didn’t hit Italy until the 13th or 14th century! While you may think of Italy when you hear pasta, many cultures and countries around the world use pasta in their everyday dishes.
Pasta is typically made of dough that contains mostly wheat flour, but buckwheat, rye, rice and maize can be used as well, depending on the region of the world you find yourself exploring. Pasta has also evolved to contain vegetable purees such as spinach or tomatoes, mushrooms, cheeses, herbs and more, which can give the noodle itself a little flavor.
Jungle Jim’s International Market has a huge assortment of pasta from around the globe. This month we will be exploring a select handful, so now is a great time to get a pot of water boiling!
La Moderna Pasta – Mexico
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La Moderna was founded in 1920 when two brothers started a small pasta factory. To date, La Moderna has sold 45,014 tonnes of product in the United States and the Caribbean, as well as Central and South America and have won many awards for their pasta line. Here at the Jungle we carry their Vermicelli wheat noodles, which are thin and fragile, making them ideal for soups. |
Did you know: Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, is credited with being the first person to introduce pasta to America, back in 1789.
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These thick Korean noodles are wheat based, which makes them similar to the typical spaghetti you’re used to in the US. These noodles, however, are a little thicker. Typically Udon noodles are served in soup with dashi (stock made from fish and kelp, used in Japanese cooking), soy sauce and mirin (a type of rice wine similar to sake, but with a lower alcohol content and higher sugar content). |
Did you know: Pasta has many health benefits, as it is low in calorific value and contains various nutrients and minerals.
