Henan Steamed Noodles

Henan Steamed Noodles

Henan Steamed Noodles is a home-style staple dish at difficulty 4/5 (Advanced), about 3066 kcal. Henan Steamed Noodles are a homemade snack from Henan Province. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.

Difficulty

4 / 5

★★★★☆

Advanced
Estimated Calories

3066 kcal

Ingredients

  • Dried Noodles (Round recommended)
  • Pork Belly
  • Garlic Scapes
  • Scallion + Ginger + Garlic + Cooking Wine
  • Salt + Chicken Essence + 13 Spices
  • Light Soy Sauce + Dark Soy Sauce + Oyster Sauce
  • Sesame Oil
  • Oil + Pot + Knife + Spatula
  • Steaming Rack
  • Extra Bowl

Steps

  1. ### First Steam Heat the pot with 70% water (approx. 70% of full capacity), bring to a boil, and place the steaming rack in. Spread the dried noodles evenly over the rack, drizzle with 5ml oil and spread evenly, steam for 15 minutes. Remove the noodles and the rack, set aside, and pour out the water in the pot. ### Chopping Cut the pork belly into 2mm thick slices. Cut the garlic scapes into 3cm segments. Cut the scallion into 0.2cm thin slices. Cut the ginger into 1mm x 1mm x 3cm thin strips. Place garlic on the cutting board and smash it, then cut into 1mm grain size. ### Stir-frying Heat the pot to burn off remaining moisture, add 3ml vegetable oil. Hold the pot handle, shake the pot to coat the 2/3 of the interior of the pot with the oil. Medium heat, add pork slices, stir-fry for 1 minute. Add scallion, ginger, garlic, and cooking wine, continue stir-frying for 1 minute. Add garlic scapes segments, stir-fry for 1 minute. Start seasoning: add dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, chicken essence, and 13 Spices, stir-fry for 1 minute. Add 500ml water, covering the vegetables, stew for 1 minute. Add the steamed noodles, stir constantly for 3 minutes until the noodles are evenly colored, turn off heat. Pour the stir-fried noodles and vegetables into the extra bowl. ### Second Steam Heat the pot, add 70% cold water, place the steaming rack, and evenly spread the mixed noodles and vegetables on it. After water boils, simmer on high heat for 15 minutes, then serve. Drizzle 10g of sesame oil and eat.

Notes

Henan Steamed Noodles are a homemade snack from Henan Province. The noodles are steamed, then fried, and then steamed again. They are oily, flavorful, and have a chewy and smooth texture. Pork belly and garlic scapes provide rich protein and dietary fiber, pairing with the staple food to bring balanced nutrition. The steps are slightly more numerous, but as long as you follow the order, beginners can be successful. From preparation to serving, it takes a total of about 40 minutes.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★★★
Estimated Calories: 3066 kcal
Group: Henan Steamed Noodles

Calculation:
The quantities below are calculation values only for the resulting dish. Please adjust the amount of ingredients based on your actual needs.

Per serving:
- Dried Noodles: 300g
- Pork Belly: 350g
- Garlic Scapes: 150g
- Vegetable Oil: 10-15ml
- Light Soy Sauce: 15ml
- Dark Soy Sauce: 10ml
- Oyster Sauce: 5ml
- Salt: 2g
- Chicken Essence: 2g
- 13 Spices: 1g
- Scallion: 10g
- Ginger: 5g
- Garlic: 10g
- Cooking Wine: 5ml
- Sesame Oil: 5ml

Thickness of Noodles and Texture:
- Thin, Round (Most common in supermarkets, chewier texture)
- Broad, Flat (Soft texture)

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