lapsha

noun

1. (uncountable)A type of pasta noodles similar to vermicelli in Russian cuisine.

   “Knead, roll out very thin, let dry a little, then cut into the desired shape (long, thin strips if for lapsha), and cook in boiling salted water. Then, if lapsha, drain all water off and drop into the bouillon for which it is intended.”

   “A lot of our own traditional food is served and this is what I would choose to have. I don't mind any other Canadian food, but I'd still like to have some of our good old borshch, pirogi and many other things that our people are making. They're so delicious and good to have once in awhile;^([sic]) also lapshevnik, lapsha, vareniki and blintsi.”

   “Cover the pot and cook on a low heat until potatoes and lapsha are soft.”

   “Various combinations of beef fish and vegetables make the range of lapsha soups quite substantial.”