Chinese Hand Made Wheat Noodles Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.In a large mixing bowl combine 400 gm plain flour and 150 ml warm water.

step 2

• STEP 1.Knead into a smooth and firm dough.

step 3

• STEP 1.Cover the bowl and leave it to rest for 2 hours.

step 4

• STEP 1.Dust a clean flat surface with flour and place half the dough on the surface.

step 5

• STEP 1.Roll out into 2 mm or 3mm thin sheet. Dust generously with flour while rolling.

step 6

• STEP 1.Once rolled out, dust the surface of the sheet with flour and begin to fold the sheet from one end to the middle to form a log.

step 7

• STEP 1.Do the same from the other end of the sheet till both the logs meet.

step 8

• STEP 1.Thinly slice the rolled sheet or to any desired thickness.

step 9

• STEP 1.Pick up the middle where the two rolls meet and shake out the noodles.

step 10

• STEP 1.In a large saucepan bring 2 litre of water to a boil.

step 11

• STEP 1.Place the noodles in the boiling water and turn the heat to medium low and cook for 2 minutes.

step 12

• STEP 1.Stir very gently to help separate the noodles.

step 13

• STEP 1.Then remove and drain the noodles. Serve in a bowl with desired accompaniment.