How To Make Hand Ripped Noodles with Xi'an Famous Foods

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour offers more nutrients and fiber.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

Lower sodium option for a healthier profile.

Mix plain wheat flour with tap water by hand, adding water bit by bit to avoid a slushy consistency.

Cover the dough with clear wrap or a wet paper towel and let it rest for about 20 minutes.

After resting, knead the dough a few more times for consistency and shape it into a longer piece.

Cut the dough into smaller pieces to pull the noodles from.

Hold the dough with thumbs and fingers, pulling gently to stretch without ripping.

Slap the dough a few times to loosen tension before ripping the noodles apart.

Boil water in a pot and add the pulled noodles, cooking them until ready.

Add cut cabbage to the boiling water a little later than the noodles as it takes less time to cook.

Use a spider or strainer to fish the noodles and cabbage out of the pot.

Prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, black vinegar, and salt, then lay scallions and chopped garlic on top of the dish.

Heat oil to almost smoking point for searing the noodles and ingredients, being careful not to burn yourself.

Sear the noodles with the hot oil until sizzling and mix to release flavors.

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