Cook the noodles according to packet instructions until tender, then stir in the chopped parsley. Serve the chicken noodle soup in bowls with the chopped chives sprinkled over.

Cut the spring onions into 5mm (¼ in) pieces, and the yellow chives into 3cm (1¼in) lengths. Bring a medium-sized pot of water to the boil, add the shrimp roe noodles and boil until al dente.

These chewy noodles made of wheat and eggs would sometimes be simply stir-fried with some mushrooms and chives, or go a more elaborate route with a whole stir-fried lobster on top. We never ate this ...

11- Push to the side to join the noodles, then crack the eggs into the vacated space and scramble quickly. 12- Mix everything together gently, then add the radish, peanuts, beansprouts and chives.