Rat Noodles

Last updated 2026-11-10 — Rat Noodles, as a Hakka snack, have a history of several hundred years. At first glance, many people might assume they are made from rat meat—quite the contrary, there is no connection to rats at all. The origin of the name "Rat Noodles" is unclear. Some say they resemble a rat’s tail in shape; others claim they are slippery and hard to scoop with a spoon, much like how a rat darts about... The main ingredient of Rat Noodles is rice. The rice is ground into a paste, mixed with boiling water, and repeatedly kneaded into a dough. It is then spread over a special “hole rack” to form noodle strands, which are then boiled. In fact, they are similar to Minnan's rice sieve noodles. White, translucent, and pearl-like in color, Rat Noodles have an excellent appearance. In terms of texture, they aren’t as smooth as rice noodles, nor do they have the same chewiness—but when you bite into them, there’s a rich aroma of rice that lingers, making them truly memorable.