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Hot Dry Noodles (Re Gan Mian, 热干面)
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Hot Dry Noodles (Re Gan Mian, 热干面)

Hot Dry Noodles (Re Gan Mian) feature alkaline noodles cooked al dente and dressed in a creamy sesame paste sauce enhanced with soy sauce, garlic, and chili oil. The noodles are garnished with pickled long beans, preserved daikon radish, and scallions for a combination of textures and a savory, nutty, and mildly spicy flavor profile. This dish is a popular street food offering a balanced, aromatic noodle experience.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 550 kcal
Course: Main Course, Breakfast
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 2 portions alkaline noodles see note 1 for substitutes
For the dressing
  • 2 tablespoon sesame paste see note 2
  • ½ tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce light
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • salt
  • ground white pepper
  • Chili oil optional, homemade
For the toppings
  • pickled long beans See note 3, chopped, 酸豇豆
  • preserved daikon radish See note 3, chopped, 萝卜干
  • scallions finely chopped

Instructions

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  1. Heat up a large pot of water. While waiting for the water to boil, add sesame paste, sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of water to a bowl. Stir to thin the paste until it reaches a smooth and runny consistency.
  2. Put minced garlic into another small bowl. Once the water starts to boil, spoon out 2 tablespoon of hot water and pour over the garlic. Set aside.
  3. Add alkaline noodles to the boiling water. Cook until they’re “Al dente” (just cooked and firm in the middle when bitten). 
  4. Rinse the noodles under running water for a few seconds then drain. Divide them into 2 serving bowls (see note 4).
  5. For EACH bowl, add 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce, ½ teaspoon of dark soy sauce, 1 pinch of salt, 1 pinch of ground white pepper and a dash of chili oil if using.
  6. Divide the thinned sesame paste and garlic water and add to the 2 bowls of noodles.
  7. Garnish with pickled long beans, preserved radish and scallions. Stir the noodles to evenly distribute the dressing. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Fresh alkaline noodles are traditional; dried ramen, round rice noodles, or spaghetti are suitable substitutes.
  • Pickled mustard stem (Zhacai) or pickled chilies can replace pickled long beans and preserved radish if unavailable.
  • Prepare the sesame paste dressing by thinning with hot water for smooth texture before combining with noodles.
  • Serve immediately after mixing to enjoy optimal texture and flavor.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bowl Calories 550kcal (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 550

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl
Calories 550kcal 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.