This Chinese hand-pulled noodles recipe, 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!
Ingredients
- 8 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups water
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Knead dough again for 2 minutes; cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to boil.
Step 5
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 boiling water. Add 2 to 3 more strips of noodles to boiling water; cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer drained noodles to a serving bowl.
Step 6
Repeat with remaining sheets of dough.
Tips
Be warned: This is a difficult recipe to make. It takes a lot of experience as you need to know what the dough texture should feel like for each major phase of the noodle making.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 412 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat6g | 8% |
Saturated Fat1g | 5% |
Sodium4mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate76g | 28% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 10% |
Total Sugars0g | |
Protein10g | |
Calcium17mg | 1% |
Iron5mg | 26% |
Potassium108mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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