「Henan Steamed Noodles」

Ingredients and amounts

• 300g dried thin noodles
• 350g pork belly
• 150g garlic chives
• 10-15ml cooking oil
• 15ml light soy sauce
• 10ml dark soy sauce
• 5ml oyster sauce
• 2g salt
• 2g chicken bouillon powder
• 1g thirteen-spice powder
• 10g scallion
• 5g ginger
• 10g garlic
• 5ml Shaoxing wine
• 5ml sesame oil

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Fill a pot with 70% water and bring to a boil. Place a steamer rack inside.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Spread the dried noodles evenly on the steamer rack. Drizzle with 5ml oil and rub to coat. Steam for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Remove the steamed noodles and steamer rack. Discard the water from the pot.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Slice the pork belly into 2mm thick pieces.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Cut the garlic chives into 3cm segments.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Slice the scallion into 0.2cm thin rounds.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Cut the ginger into 1mm x 1mm x 3cm fine matchsticks.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Place the garlic on a cutting board, crush it, then mince to 1mm pieces.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Heat a clean wok over high heat until dry. Add 3ml cooking oil.

10. 10

    Step 10

    Hold the wok handle and swirl to coat 2/3 of the surface with oil.

11. 11

    Step 11

    Over medium heat, add the pork belly slices and stir-fry for 1 minute.

12. 12

    Step 12

    Add the scallion, ginger, garlic, and Shaoxing wine. Continue stir-frying for 1 minute.

13. 13

    Step 13

    Add the garlic chive segments to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute.

14. 14

    Step 14

    Season with dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, chicken bouillon powder, and thirteen-spice powder. Stir-fry for 1 minute.

15. 15

    Step 15

    Add 500ml water, enough to just cover the vegetables. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute.

16. 16

    Step 16

    Add the steamed noodles to the wok. Stir continuously for 3 minutes until the noodles are evenly colored. Turn off the heat.

17. 17

    Step 17

    Transfer the noodle and vegetable mixture to a separate large bowl.

18. 18

    Step 18

    Fill the pot with 70% cold water and place the steamer rack inside. Spread the mixed noodles and vegetables evenly on the rack.

19. 19

    Step 19

    Bring the water to a boil, then steam over high heat for 15 minutes. Remove from the pot.

20. 20

    Step 20

    Drizzle with 10g sesame oil and serve immediately.