How To Make Noodles FROM SCRATCH with Bonus Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective option.

Add all-purpose flour to a large bowl.

Add a generous amount of salt and a bit of baking soda to the flour.

Mix the dry ingredients for even distribution.

Pour in water in increments while mixing the dough.

Knead the dough for 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes tough and resistant.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 1 to 1.5 hours.

Knead the dough again for a couple of minutes after resting.

Divide the dough in half and let it rest for an additional 10 minutes.

Flatten the dough with palms and roll it out using a rolling pin.

Dust flour on the dough to prevent stickiness while rolling.

Roll the dough into a thin sheet, aiming for 1 to 2 millimeters in thickness.

Fold the rolled dough and dust with flour between layers.

Cut the folded dough into noodles using a sharp knife.

Separate the noodles and toss them to prevent sticking.

Boil a large pot of salted water and add the noodles, cooking for 3 to 5 minutes.

Drain the noodles and rinse with hot water to remove excess starch.

Prepare a quick sauce with homemade oils and soy sauce, and toss with the noodles.

Top with fried shallots, diced scallions, and chili oil.

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