Hand Cut Noodles In Spicy Sauce

Five minutes here, a few minutes there…

It’s surprisingly easy to make your own noodles.  Less than 5 minutes to knead the dough, a brief rest, then cut your dough into strips or shape the dough into the noodle of your choice.  No effort is required to let them dry out for a bit.  The most time consuming task might just be bringing the water to a boil.  Next time, I’ll try boiling them in the broth.  Shredded vegetables make the sauce cook up in no time at all.

Less than an hour for a completely home cooked meal?  That’s a easy win.

Hand Cut Noodles In Spicy Sauce
makes 1 big bowl
(plenty for two to share)

1 cup AP flour
1 egg
2 Tablespoons sesame oil
splash of water, if needed

Knead dough.  Let rest.  Roll into thin sheets.  Slice into 1/4 inch thick noodles.  Let dry for several hours.  Then, boil in water briefly to cook.  Toss in toasted sesame oil.

Spicy Sauce

3 cups rich chicken stock
bok choy or Chinese cabbage, finely shredded
2 carrot, shredded
1 onion, cut into thin slices
2 stalk celery, cut into pieces
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon five spice powder
3 Tablespoons soy
roasted or poached chicken, cut into pieces

Bring stock to a boil.  Add vegetables and pepper flakes.  Simmer until veggies are tender.  Add soy, to taste.  Add chicken.  Stir briefly.  Pour over noodles.  Drizzle with hot sesame oil or chili oil, if you like.

Devour immediately.