# Misua
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{{Short description|Type of Chinese wheat noodles}}
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| name = ''Misua''
| image = Food 四維紅麵線, 台北, 台灣, Taipei, Taiwan (46140078351).jpg
| caption = ''Misua'' noodles from [Taiwan](/source/Taiwan)
| alternate_name = Wheat vermicelli
| country = [China](/source/China)
| region = [Fujian](/source/Fujian)
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| type = [Chinese noodles](/source/Chinese_noodles)
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| main_ingredient = [Wheat flour](/source/Wheat_flour)
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| module = {{Infobox Chinese|child=yes|t={{linktext|麵線}}|s=面线|p=miànxiàn|l=noodle threads|poj=mī-sòaⁿ|khm=មីសួ (mii suə)}}
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'''Misua''' (also spelled '''miswa''') is an extremely thin type of noodle made from wheat flour. It is common in East and Southeast Asia, especially in China, Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Brunei, and Thailand.[{{Cite web |last=Raymund |date=2011-01-01 |title=Misua |url=http://www.angsarap.net/2011/01/01/misua-2/ |access-date=2025-11-23 |website=Ang Sarap (A Tagalog word for "It's Delicious") |language=en-NZ}}]
Misua noodles are very delicate and cook in less than two minutes. They are often used in soups or lightly boiled dishes. The noodles are known for breaking easily if overcooked.{{citation needed|date=January 2026}}
== History ==
Misua originated in [Fujian, China](/source/Fujian), where thin wheat noodles have been a staple for centuries. The noodle is traditionally associated with longevity and is often served during birthdays, festivals, and other celebrations to symbolize a long life.[Maja Noodles. "History of Misua." https://www.majanoodles.com.tw/en/about-1.php] Chinese immigrants brought misua to Southeast Asia, where it was adapted into local cuisines. In the Philippines, misua became integrated into both home cooking and ceremonial meals, often eaten with chicken, pork, or seafood in festive soups. The adaptation demonstrates how Chinese culinary traditions influenced Filipino food culture over the centuries.{{citation needed|date=January 2026}}
== Types ==
[[File:澎湖西衛麵線 (3).jpg|thumb|left|''Misua'' being made in [Penghu](/source/Penghu), [Taiwan](/source/Taiwan)]]
In Taiwan, there are two forms of ''misua''. The first is plain, while the second has been steamed at high heat, [caramelizing](/source/Caramelization) it to a light brown colour. For birthdays, plain ''misua'' is usually served plain with [pork hocks](/source/Ham_hock) ({{lang|zh-Hant|猪腳麵線}}) in stewed broth as a Taiwanese birthday tradition. Brown ''misua'' can be cooked for prolonged periods without disintegrating in the cooking broth and is used in [oyster vermicelli](/source/oyster_vermicelli) ({{lang|zh-Hant|蚵仔麵線}}), a dish popular in Taiwan.{{Citation needed|date=June 2014}}
==Culture==
''Misua'' is cooked during important festivities, and eaten in China as well in [Cambodia](/source/Cambodia), [Malaysia](/source/Malaysia), [Indonesia](/source/Indonesia), [Singapore](/source/Singapore), [Vietnam](/source/Vietnam), [Brunei](/source/Brunei), [Thailand](/source/Thailand), [Myanmar](/source/Myanmar), and particularly in both [Taiwan](/source/Taiwan) and the [Philippines](/source/Philippines).{{Citation needed|date=June 2014}}
''Misua'' signifies long life in [Chinese culture](/source/Chinese_culture), and as such is a traditional birthday food. Because of this, it is often discouraged to chew or cut ''misua'' noodles.[{{Cite news |date=January 24, 2020 |title=LIST: 'Lucky food' to prepare for Chinese New year, and why |work=[Rappler](/source/Rappler) |url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/list-lucky-food-chinese-new-year/ |access-date=August 18, 2022}}] It is usually served with ingredients such as [eggs](/source/egg_(food)), [tofu](/source/tofu), [bell pepper](/source/bell_pepper)s,[{{Cite web |title=Misua Patola |url=https://www.maggi.ph/recipes/misua-patola |website=[Maggi Philippines](/source/Maggi)}}] [shiitake mushroom](/source/Shiitake), [beef](/source/beef), [shallots](/source/shallots), or [scallions](/source/scallions), roasted [nuts](/source/nut_(fruit)) or fried fish.{{Citation needed|date=June 2014}}
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== Gallery==
Food (24908816444).jpg|[Taiwan](/source/Taiwan)ese [oyster misua](/source/Oyster_vermicelli)
File:Food (43938724084).jpg|With pork intestines
Food 綜合麵線, 麵線傳奇, 台北 (22744875453).jpg
Miswajf7582.JPG|With [Filipino](/source/Philippines) [bola-bola](/source/bola-bola)
Misua noodles.jpg|Fried ''misua'' with vegetables
File:Red Rice Wine Misua.jpg|With red [rice wine](/source/rice_wine) and chicken
==See also==
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* [Chinese noodles](/source/Chinese_noodles)
* [List of noodles](/source/List_of_noodles)
* [Longevity noodles](/source/Longevity_noodles)
* [Pancit](/source/Pancit)
* [Sōmen](/source/S%C5%8Dmen)
* [Vermicelli](/source/Vermicelli)
==References==
[{{cite book | last=Cosmo | first=S. | title=The Ultimate Pasta and Noodle Cookbook | publisher=Cider Mill Press | year=2017 | isbn=978-1-60433-733-4 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AcOZDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA92 | access-date=4 January 2020 | page=92}}]
{{Fujian cuisine}}
{{Taiwanese cuisine}}
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Category:Chinese noodles
Category:Fujian cuisine
Category:Filipino cuisine
Category:Taiwanese cuisine
Category:Burmese noodle dishes
Category:Wheat dishes
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