Chinese Handmade Noodles
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4.9
94 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
50 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
3
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Calories
361 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Chinese Handmade Noodles
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These Chinese Handmade Noodles feature a simple dough made from bread flour, salt, and water, kneaded until elastic and rested to develop pliability. The dough can be hand-rolled or passed through a pasta roller to reach the preferred thickness before cutting into noodles. This method produces noodles with a chewy texture suitable for various dishes.
Description
Chinese Handmade Noodles are prepared primarily with bread flour, salt, and water to create a high-gluten dough that is properly kneaded to develop elasticity and structure. After kneading the dough into a cohesive ball, it rests under an overturned bowl to absorb moisture and become more workable. This resting phase is crucial for achieving the right pliability before rolling and cutting. Rolling can be done by hand or using a pasta roller which eases the process and ensures even thickness. The dough sheets must be well floured on both sides to prevent sticking during rolling and cutting. These noodles are typically chewy and springy once cooked, making them a versatile base for many Asian noodle dishes.
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Ingredients
- 300 grams bread flour (also known as strong flour or high-gluten flour)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 150 ml water
Instructions
- Add the bread flour and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment (or a large regular mixing bowl) and whisk together to incorporate.
- Turn the mixer on low speed, and gradually add the water in two batches, giving the flour time to absorb the water with each addition. If doing this by hand, simply stir with your hands as you gradually add the water.
- The mixture will eventually form a shaggy dough after 5 minutes of kneading. If the mixer fails to bring it all together, turn off the mixer and push the dough together with your hands.
- Once the dough has formed a relatively cohesive ball (it will look lumpy), continue to knead by with the mixer for 10 minutes or by hand for 15 minutes. Avoid the temptation to add additional water, as this will affect the texture of your noodles.
- Cover the dough with an overturned bowl, and allow it to rest for 30 minutes. During this time, it will continue to absorb moisture, and become more pliable and elastic.
- After the dough has rested, knead it a few more times to get any air bubbles out of it. Form into a ball and cut the ball in half.
- On a floured surface, roll one half of the dough into a thin sheet, about 2mm thick––this will take time! Flour the surface of the sheet thoroughly, flip over, and thoroughly flour the other side.
- Once floured, fold the dough so you have 4 layers. Slice the noodles with a sharp knife to your desired thickness. We decided to cut them about ⅛-inch thick. As you’re cutting the noodles, gently separate them out with your hands and toss them in flour so they don’t stick. Repeat this process with the second half of the dough.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles for 1 to 3 minutes, depending on the thickness. Keep an eye on the noodles as they cook and taste them to determine when they’re cooked (there is a lot of variation depending on how thinly they were rolled and cut, so test in real time to determine when they’re done). Serve in soup or with sauce as desired!
Notes
- Using a pasta roller can simplify rolling and ensure an even noodle thickness.
- Thoroughly flour both sides of the dough to prevent sticking during rolling and cutting.
- Knead the dough for sufficient time (10 minutes with mixer or 15 by hand) to develop texture.
- Letting the dough rest under a bowl improves pliability and moisture absorption before shaping.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
361kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
198mg
(8%)
Potassium
100mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 361kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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