CHINESE HAND-PULLED NOODLES

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Chinese hand-pulled noodles, a tradition from Lanzhou in northwest China, require just 3 ingredients and a lot of patience to make. Called lamian, you can serve the noodles in your favorite Chinese broth for a delectable and warming meal. But be warned - they are not easy to make and take years of experience to perfect, but keep trying!

Provided by Ping Lo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 1h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups water
¼ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place flour in a large bowl and gradually mix in water. Mix until dough comes together; knead until smooth, 15 to 20 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Knead dough again for 2 minutes; cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Knead dough one more time for 2 minutes. Divide into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 3/8-inch-thick sheet. Brush both sides of each sheet with oil. Stack sheet together; cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to the boil.
  • Place one sheet of dough on a cutting board and slice into 1/8-inch-wide strips. Take one end of a strip in each hand and stretch it until it is 30 to 35 inches long. Fold it in thirds and stretch again to the same length; shake and slap against the counter several times to lengthen it to 2 to 3 yards. Drop it into the boiling water. Add 2 to 3 more strips of noodles to the boiling water; cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer drained noodles to a serving bowl.
  • Repeat with remaining sheets of dough.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.2 calories, Carbohydrate 76.3 g, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 3.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Junior Mangolele
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The noodles were delicious, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Khan MJB
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These noodles were a bit too spicy for me, but they were still good. I think I would use less chili oil next time. Overall, I'm happy with this recipe.


Cumorah Berkett
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I'm not a huge fan of noodles, but these were really good. They were light and fluffy, and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make these again.


Sarai Lucho
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I love this recipe! The noodles are so chewy and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I've made this dish several times, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Halah Elmaghrabi
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These noodles were a bit bland for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would add more spices next time. Overall, I'm happy with this recipe.


FILM TIME
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I was really impressed with these noodles. They were easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. The sauce was also really good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Gobinda prasad chaudhary
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These noodles were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were delicious, and my family loved them. I will definitely be making these again.


Razzak Bk
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I'm not a big fan of noodles, but these were really good. The texture was perfect, and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy. I would definitely make these again.


Junior Qiniso
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These noodles were a hit with my family! They loved the texture and flavor of the noodles, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Alor Arop
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I love these noodles! They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly. The sauce is also really good. I usually serve these noodles with chicken or shrimp, but they're also great on their own.


Wakeel Nabi
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These noodles are amazing! I've never had anything like them before. They're so chewy and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Mohamed Francis Barrie
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This was my first time making Chinese hand-pulled noodles, and I was really happy with the results. The noodles were chewy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Elepang Mokweto
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I've never made hand-pulled noodles before, but this recipe made it easy. The noodles turned out great, and the dish was delicious. I especially loved the sauce.


SHAY WHITFIELD
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These noodles were absolutely incredible! The texture was perfect, with just the right amount of chewiness. The flavor was also spot-on, with a nice balance of savory and spicy. I will definitely be making these again.