Name: Hot Dry Noodles (Re Gan Mian)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz (225g) fresh or dried thin wheat noodles; 2 tablespoons sesame paste (tahini); 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1/2 tablespoon chili oil (adjust to taste); 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 green onion, finely chopped; Salt to taste; Pickled mustard greens, finely chopped; Bean sprouts, blanched; Fresh cilantro, chopped; Toasted sesame seeds; Roasted peanuts, crushed

AuthorSusan LeeCategoryChinese, Pasta & Noodles, Stir-FriesDifficultyIntermediate

Yields2 Servings

Prep Time15 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time25 mins

For the Noodles:

8 oz (225g) fresh or dried thin wheat noodles

For the Sauce:

2 tablespoons sesame paste (tahini)

1 tablespoon light soy sauce

1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1/2 tablespoon chili oil (adjust to taste)

2 teaspoons sugar

1 clove garlic, minced

1 green onion, finely chopped

Salt to taste

Toppings (Optional):

Pickled mustard greens, finely chopped

Bean sprouts, blanched

Fresh cilantro, chopped

Toasted sesame seeds

Roasted peanuts, crushed

Prepare the Noodles:

If using dried noodles, cook them according to the package instructions until al dente. For fresh noodles, blanch them in boiling water for about 1 minute. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.

Mix the Sauce:

In a bowl, combine the sesame paste, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Chinese black vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, sugar, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well blended.

Assemble the Dish:

Place the cooked noodles in a serving bowl. Reheat the noodles with hot boiling water, drain quickly, and then add the mixed sauce.

Assemble the Dish:

Place the cooked noodles in a serving bowl. Reheat the noodles with hot boiling water, drain quickly, and then add the mixed sauce.

Add Toppings:

Top the sauced noodles with green onions, pickled mustard greens, bean sprouts, cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and crushed peanuts, if using.

Serve:

Serve the noodles hot, allowing each person to mix the toppings and sauce into the noodles just before eating.

Ingredients

For the Noodles:

8 oz (225g) fresh or dried thin wheat noodles

For the Sauce:

2 tablespoons sesame paste (tahini)

1 tablespoon light soy sauce

1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1/2 tablespoon chili oil (adjust to taste)

2 teaspoons sugar

1 clove garlic, minced

1 green onion, finely chopped

Salt to taste

Toppings (Optional):

Pickled mustard greens, finely chopped

Bean sprouts, blanched

Fresh cilantro, chopped

Toasted sesame seeds

Roasted peanuts, crushed

Directions

Prepare the Noodles:

Mix the Sauce:

In a bowl, combine the sesame paste, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Chinese black vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, sugar, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well blended.

Assemble the Dish:

Place the cooked noodles in a serving bowl. Reheat the noodles with hot boiling water, drain quickly, and then add the mixed sauce.

Assemble the Dish:

Place the cooked noodles in a serving bowl. Reheat the noodles with hot boiling water, drain quickly, and then add the mixed sauce.

Add Toppings:

Top the sauced noodles with green onions, pickled mustard greens, bean sprouts, cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and crushed peanuts, if using.

Serve:

Serve the noodles hot, allowing each person to mix the toppings and sauce into the noodles just before eating.

Notes

Hot Dry Noodles (Re Gan Mian)

Ingredients Directions

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