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Discoveries at the Jungle Pasta Month: Erawan Rice Noodles and AG Ferrari Pasta

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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!

Erawan Rice Noodles – Thailand

​These rice noodles are easily the best selling Asian noodle at Jungle Jim’s International Market. Erawan is a trusted company that has been specializing in rice products since 1976. These noodles are similar in flavor to rice and come in a wide range of thin to thicker noodles. You’ll find these used in many Chinese, Filipino, Indian and Thai dishes.
Where you can find these: Fairfield Location: Orange 5 // Eastgate Location: Pink 8

​Did you know: There are over 600 types of pasta, and some have over 1300 names.

AG Ferrari Pasta – Italy

​Not that Ferrari… although they are probably distantly related. Annibale Giovanni Ferrari started his business in 1919 as an Italian immigrant here in the US by importing local foods from Italy to share with the residents of the Bay Area. Little by little, his business grew. Today AG Ferrari is a force to be reckoned with in the Italian food industry. The pasta we are featuring is a traditional Italian pasta which is bronze die cut to create rougher edges, which is meant to better hold onto the sauce.
Where you can find these: Fairfield Location: Yellow 7 // Eastgate Location: Green 6

​Did you know: The traditional Italian way of cooking pasta is known as ‘al dente’.

Check out our previous pasta features!

Tasty Joy – Longkou Vermicelli Noodles from China and JFC Yamaimo Soba from Japan

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