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Hot Dry Noodles (热干面)

Try this savory hot dry noodle dish with a rich sauce and pickles on top for an authentic Chinese street food meal! {Vegan-Adaptable}

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 402 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 300 g (10 oz) fresh alkaline noodles , cooked or uncooked (or regular wheat noodles) (*Footnote 1)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Broth (*Footnote 2)
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 green onions just the whites (greens reserved)
  • 2 lices ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic , lightly smashed
  • 1 star anise
  • 5 cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cups beef stock (chicken stock, or vegetable stock)
Garlic Water:
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 3 tablespoons hot water
Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste (or unsweetened natural peanut butter)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 /2 teaspoons Chinkiang vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon five spice powder
Toppings:
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons homemade chili oil (Optional)
  • Reserved green onion , sliced
  • 1/4 cup pickled radish (or mustard greens or your favorite pickles)
  • cilantro leaves

Instructions

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  1. Garlic water: Combine the 2 cloves of minced garlic and 3 tablespoons of hot water in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Master sauce: In a small pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat and add the green onion, ginger, and garlic. Saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the star anise, cloves, cinnamon, and fennel seeds and cook for another 30 seconds. Add the Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, sugar, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain and discard the aromatics and spices.
  3. Sesame sauce: Slowly incorporate the garlic water into the sesame paste until smooth. Then add the remaining sauce ingredients.
  4. Prepare noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil. (1) If using the Cooked Noodle (You Mian), quickly rinse the noodles in the hot water to revive its texture and drain. (2) If using uncooked fresh ramen noodles, drizzle the sesame oil over the noodles and toss gently. Add the noodles to the boiling water and cook until al dente. (3) If using regular dried noodles, boil according to the instructions. Once done, drain the noodles and divide between 2 bowls.
  5. Assemble: Add 2 tablespoons of the broth, 2 tablespoons of the sesame sauce, and 1 tablespoon of chili oil (if using) to each bowl. Garnish with the green onion, preserved vegetables of your choice, and cilantro leaves.
  6. Toss everything together, then adjust the seasoning to taste by adding more sauce or broth. Enjoy hot or cold!
Storage
  1. The noodles, sauce, and broth can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge separately for up to 3 days. Assemble them whenever you plan to serve.

Notes

  • The correct alkaline noodles are usually labeled as “Cooked Noodle”. See the blog post above for the package picture. You can also use fresh uncooked ramen noodles, which are thinner than the Chinese alkaline noodles. Regular dried wheat noodles work too if you cannot find alkaline noodles. The texture of the noodles will be different but the taste will still be good.
  • The recipe generates more broth than you need in this recipe. You can fridge or freeze them for future use.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 402kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 45.6g (15%) Protein 10.6g (21%) Fat 20.4g (31%) Saturated Fat 3.2g (16%) Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 809mg (34%) Potassium 195mg (6%) Fiber 3.8g (15%) Sugar 3.2g (6%) Calcium 97mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 402

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 402kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 45.6g 15%
Protein 10.6g 21%
Fat 20.4g 31%
Saturated Fat 3.2g 16%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 809mg 34%
Potassium 195mg 4%
Fiber 3.8g 15%
Sugar 3.2g 6%
Calcium 97mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%

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