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{{Short description|Type of Chinese noodle found in Hong Kong}}
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| name             = Saang mein
| image            = SaangMein.jpg
| image_size       = 250px
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| country          = [[Hong Kong]]
| region           = [[Hong Kong]]
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| course           = 
| type             = [[Chinese noodles]]
| served           = Hot
| main_ingredient  = [[Wheat flour]], [[tapioca flour]], [[salt]], [[potassium carbonate]], [[water]]
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'''Saang mein''' is a type of [[Chinese noodle]] found in [[Hong Kong]]. It is often available in [[oversea Chinese|overseas]] [[Chinatown]]s.

==Production==

It is made of [[wheat flour]], [[tapioca flour]], [[salt]], [[potassium carbonate]], and [[water]].<ref>Saang mein noodle packaging from Hong Kong.</ref>

==Variety==

Saang mein can be cooked quickly similarly to [[ramen noodle]]s. It is known for a more smooth and soapy texture. It can be eaten plain or with additional [[sesame oil]]. Vegetables such as [[kai-lan]] can be added. The noodle does have a wheat taste. It is served hot.

==See also==

* [[Thin noodle]]

==References==

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{{Hong Kong cuisine}}
{{Cantonese cuisine}}
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[[Category:Hong Kong cuisine]]
[[Category:Chinese noodles]]


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