Do fresh udon noodles need to be boiled?

Table of Contents:

1. Do fresh udon noodles need to be boiled?
2. Do you rinse pasta with hot or cold water?
3. Can I leave pasta in hot water?
4. Can Coke unclog a sink?
5. Why does my bathroom sink drain smell like rotten eggs?

Do fresh udon noodles need to be boiled?

How to prep: Cook both fresh and dried udon in well-salted boiling water until just tender (about 3 minutes for fresh, 8 minutes for dried).

Do you rinse pasta with hot or cold water?

Pasta should never, ever be rinsed for a warm dish. The starch in the water is what helps the sauce adhere to your pasta. The only time you should ever rinse your pasta is when you are going to use it in a cold dish like a pasta salad or when you are not going to use it immediately.

Can I leave pasta in hot water?

Still, it's always best to make pasta just in time. Just keep the water hot and throw in at the end. As Kyri says, make the pasta just in time (JIT). But if you can't, you should refresh the pasta either by placing it under running cold water (not ideal) or in a cold Bain Marie with olive oil or butter.

Can Coke unclog a sink?

Pour a 2-liter bottle of cola — Pepsi, Coke, or generic brand substitutes — down the clogged drain. Coke is actually quite caustic and effective at clearing away buildup in your drains, but it's far milder than commercial drain cleaners.

Why does my bathroom sink drain smell like rotten eggs?

A smelly sink is usually caused by bacteria build up from grease, fat and food which have been flushed down the drain. These will then get stuck in the pipes causing the familiar rotten egg smell.