Chopsticks are often hailed as the ideal utensil for noodle enthusiasts, yet many of us struggle to wield them correctly.
For those not versed in the art from a young age, the prospect of navigating chopsticks can be intimidating. There’s a particular technique for holding them that enables one to deftly capture those elusive, slippery noodles, and it certainly requires practice to master.
Once you’ve conquered the challenge of holding chopsticks, the next question is how to eat with them effectively. Gathering a cluster of lengthy noodles often results in an inelegant slurping spectacle, lacking the neatness afforded by a spoon’s twirling capabilities when tackling spaghetti.
However, a revelation has surfaced: there exists a method to coil your noodles for the “perfect bite” every time, as it seems we’ve all been misusing our chopsticks until now.
In a TikTok tutorial by Saemmul Song, a clever trick is unveiled for consuming noodles without resorting to slurps, and it hinges on the initial pickup technique.
Saemmul explains: “I don’t know if this is a Korean thing, it’s probably not, but in case you didn’t know, this is how you twirl noodles using chopsticks. It’s not going to work if you try to twist it like a fork. Instead, pick up a little bit of your noodles and just make circles around your plate or bowl.”
She twirled her chopsticks into the bowl, then expertly wound the noodles into a neat ball that could be eaten without any fuss.
Saemmul triumphantly posted: “You’ll end up with the perfect bite. You’re welcome!”
Social media users were astounded by her technique, with many hailing it as revolutionary. An enthusiastic fan proclaimed: “Not even exaggerating when I say this is life-changing. Thanks for the tip!”
Another was keen to test the method, saying: “Oh this makes so much sense, I will try this!”
While yet another commented gratefully: “Thank you so much! I just resign myself to getting it all over my face and shirt when it’s dangling!”
