Shaanxi'sCold NoodlesMost commonly usedWheatFlourUsed in making, also used forRiceOr starch, some cold noodles can also be made withGluten, very chewy to eat.Cold noodles in Shaanxi are not just eaten in summer, but throughout the year. Cold noodles can also be eaten in winter, and of course, cold noodles can also be eaten cold.

Shaanxi Cold Noodle Recipe

Making cold noodles requires some care, one small portion at a timeSteamAlso requires some time.

IngredientsPreparation

250g flour, 400g water.

Method steps

1. Put flour in a bowl, add about 280g of water, slowly stir until no granules remain, and let it rest for 1 hour;

2. Add the remaining water to the thick dough, and stir into a flowing dough for later use;

3. Brush oil on the cold noodle mold, scoop a spoonful of dough into it and stir.

4. Boil a pot of water, put the cold noodle mold into the pot and steam for 1 to 2 minutes, it will bubble, then let it simmer for 1 minute;

5. After taking it out, put the cold noodle mold in a cold water basin to cool, then take out the cold noodles and cut them.

Tips

When adding water for the first time, stir and mix while adding, and stir vigorously, this makes the cold noodles chewy.

Shaanxi Cold Noodle Recipe Tips

When we made cold noodles before, we directly added flour and water, and made dough, so there was no gluten.There is another way to make cold noodles with gluten, which is to add flour and water and knead into a dough, let it rest for a few hours, then put it in a water basin, knead, wash the noodles until the water turns white, and wash out the gluten. At this time, the gluten can be steamed, and the remaining noodle water can be rested for 2 hours, then remove the upper layer of water, and take out the remaining noodle water, and then the next steps are the same.

Shaanxi Cold Noodle Recipe: Peanut Cold Noodles

Peanut flavored cold noodles are a traditional and popular flavor in Shaanxi.

Ingredients Preparation

Cold noodlesCucumberFive-spice powderChiliOilSesameSauceVinegar，Soy sauceGarlic, salt, and a little sesame oil.

Method steps

1. Cold noodles have been made according to the previous method, cut into widenoodles for later use;2. Take out the noodles, add water, and add vinegar, soy sauce, five-spice powder, and boil over high heat;

3. After boiling, filter out the soup for seasoning, chop the garlic and soak it in salt water for later use;

4. Put the cold noodles in a bowl, add seasoning water, garlic water, salt, sesame paste, cucumber strips,

chili oiland sesame oil, mix before eating.Tips

The amount of seasoning can be chosen according to personal preference, and different seasonings can have many different flavors.

The amount of seasonings can be chosen according to personal preference.