Lykkers, have you ever wanted to try your hand at making noodles from scratch?

It's actually simpler than you think! We're going to guide you through the process of making handmade, chewy, and delicious noodles right at home.

Using basic ingredients, we'll show you how to transform them into the perfect noodles that you can serve in a variety of ways. Let's get ready to roll up our sleeves and dive into this fun cooking adventure!

Ingredients You'll Need

To make around three servings of noodles, here's what we'll need:

• 500g of all-purpose flour (or dumpling flour)

• 2g of salt

• 220g of water (at room temperature)

• A bit of cooking oil for greasing

• Fresh herbs like coriander for garnish (optional)

• And for seasoning, we'll need some ginger, garlic, and green onions to add flavor to our noodles later.

These are simple, everyday ingredients, but they come together to create an amazing dish.

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

We begin by combining the flour, salt, and water. Mix everything until a dough starts to form, and knead it into a smooth ball. Once it's well mixed, cover the dough and let it sit for about 20 minutes. This resting time allows the gluten to develop, making our noodles extra chewy and elastic.

Step 2: Shape the Dough

After the dough has rested, it's time to roll it out. We'll flatten the dough into a rectangular shape using a rolling pin. Then, cut it into strips about the thickness of a pinky finger. Each piece will be turned into a noodle.

Step 3: Roll the Noodles

Now comes the fun part—shaping the noodles! We'll take each piece of dough and gently roll it into a cylinder shape, about 20 cm long. If the pieces are too long, feel free to cut them in half. This rolling technique will give us the perfect texture for our noodles.

Step 4: Prepare the Pan

Next, we'll need a clean plate to arrange our noodles. Brush a layer of oil on the plate to prevent the noodles from sticking. Place the rolled noodles on the plate, ensuring that each noodle gets a light coating of oil. This step helps to keep them from sticking together while they rest.

Step 5: Let the Noodles Rest

Once the noodles are on the plate, cover them with some plastic wrap and let them rest for about 3 to 4 hours. This resting time is crucial—it makes the dough more elastic, so when we pull and stretch the noodles later, they won't break easily. Trust us, this step is worth the wait!

Step 6: Cook the Noodles

Now, it's time to cook our noodles! Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Once the water is boiling, lower the heat to a simmer. Start adding the noodles one by one, gently stretching them into the pot. Don't worry if they seem long or unruly at first—it's all part of the process! As each noodle gets added, we'll increase the heat slightly to bring the water back to a boil. If you're cooking a large batch of noodles, it's best to cook them in two batches.

Step 7: Cool the Noodles

Once the noodles are cooked and floating on the surface, we'll remove them from the pot. If you like your noodles hot, feel free to skip this step. However, if you prefer them even chewier, rinse the noodles under cold water. This step also helps to prevent them from becoming too sticky.

Step 8: Serve Your Noodles

Here's where we can get creative with how we serve our noodles. There are so many delicious ways to enjoy them, whether you prefer them in a soup, tossed in oil and seasonings, or even stir-fried with your favorite vegetables and meat. We've made an oil-drizzled version in the picture, where we sautéed garlic, ginger, and five-spice powder in oil and poured it over the noodles. Add some soy sauce, vinegar, cilantro, chopped garlic, and cucumber for a flavorful and refreshing finish.

Tips for Perfect Noodles

• Be sure to brush the noodles with oil, both on the plate and on top, to prevent them from sticking together.

• Let the dough rest for at least 3 hours to ensure that the noodles have the perfect chewy texture.

• When cooking the noodles, make sure to keep the water on a low simmer while you add the noodles. Once they're all in, you can turn up the heat to cook them fully.

Conclusion

And that's it! Now you know how to make your own handmade, chewy noodles. With just a few ingredients and some patience, you can create a dish that's both satisfying and impressive. Whether you prefer a warm noodle soup or a stir-fried noodle dish, you can customize the noodles to your liking. Give this recipe a try, Lykkers, and enjoy the delicious results. Happy cooking!

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